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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 40 senior living communities in Fort Wayne, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in IN
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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Complaints the state investigated and upheld, as published in the state record.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Grand Marquis
IL
AL
Fort Wayne
162BYes 19 1 57.4% Jina RobbinsFt Wayne Opco LLCDenise Schock204180.9
Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne
IL
AL
MC
Fort Wayne
89C+No 68 7 93.3% Kari Lynn CeruttiCedarhurst Of Fort Wayne Operator, LLCJennifer Rao175221.3
Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
137
Facility 137
IN AVG 138
Rank #55 / 129
C+Yes
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 37
Rank #195 / 222
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 12
Rank #13 / 128
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #26 / 120
Alicia HolifieldPulaski Memorial HospitalPamela Grabbe43
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 5
Rank #115 / 117
40
Facility 40
IN AVG 36
Rank #96 / 118
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #25 / 118
Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
IL
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
139
Facility 139
IN AVG 138
Rank #71 / 276
ANo-
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #55 / 246
79.9%
Facility 79.9%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #68 / 270
Derek GibsonRiverview HospitalStephanie Slate346391.1
Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community
IL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
278
Facility 278
IN AVG 138
Rank #10 / 129
?No
55
Facility 55
IN AVG 37
Rank #57 / 222
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #55 / 128
39.6%
Facility 39.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #111 / 120
Elaine WilsonAdams County Memorial HospitalKimberly Becker21
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #72 / 117
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 36
Rank #70 / 118
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #51 / 118
The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility
IL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
77
Facility 77
IN AVG 138
Rank #223 / 276
B+No
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 37
Rank #56 / 265
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #135 / 246
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #225 / 270
Denise ArbuckleJohnson Memorial HospitalHeather Hailey265341.3
Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
IL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
99
Facility 99
IN AVG 138
Rank #164 / 276
C-No
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 37
Rank #56 / 265
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #55 / 246
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #29 / 270
Jessica BatesJackson County Schneck Memorial HospitalTondra Wright5413781.4
The Towne House Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
447
Facility 447
IN AVG 138
Rank #2 / 129
?Yes
38
Facility 38
IN AVG 37
Rank #101 / 222
--Hayley CarrBhi Senior Living, IncAngela Watson21
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #9 / 117
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #32 / 118
0.6
Facility 0.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #16 / 118
Golden Years Homestead
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Fort Wayne
165
Facility 165
IN AVG 138
Rank #30 / 129
?Yes
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 37
Rank #203 / 222
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #55 / 128
50.9%
Facility 50.9%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #86 / 120
Shauna ShaferWoodlawn HospitalRhonda Chapman36
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 5
Rank #106 / 117
40
Facility 40
IN AVG 36
Rank #96 / 118
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #40 / 118
University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare
IL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
104
Facility 104
IN AVG 138
Rank #142 / 276
CNo
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 37
Rank #227 / 265
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #55 / 246
64.4%
Facility 64.4%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #150 / 270
Tommi Jo PruittHenry County Memorial HospitalAlyssa Cochran5114991.9

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 40 analyzed for Fort Wayne. See how we rank facilities

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The Grand Marquis

300 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Overview of The Grand Marquis

The Grand Marquis in Fort Wayne, IN, runs a single care type, assisted living. A resident gets a hand with bathing, dressing, and the medication throughout the day. The place carries 162 beds.

Transportation and Senior Fitness Programming are both named programs, so planned trips and structured exercise are each arranged through the community. Pets are allowed, and one may move in with a resident.

Somebody who needs daily support and would use those services is the fit. Jina Robbins administers the building, and Ft Wayne Opco LLC is the operating entity.

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne

Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne offers assisted living and memory care in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 89 beds. Starting prices are $5,450 for assisted living and $8,050 for memory care, with the separate rates reflecting the different care needs and supervision associated with each level. Residents can use the full-service salon, private movie theater, landscaped courtyards, and walking paths for grooming, entertainment, and outdoor time within the community. Full-service, all-day dining includes varied meals tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements, while scheduled transportation and group outings provide organized ways to travel beyond the community.

Respite care is available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery support. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks, memory care supervision, or a setting that can support changing needs over time. Kari Lynn Cerutti serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Cedarhurst of Fort Wayne Operator. Pets are allowed.

$5,450/Month

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Overview of Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne

Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living offers private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 137 beds and 78% occupancy, meaning most beds are occupied while some are available. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment routes; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings do not cover it.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 39m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse staffing assigned to each resident across a day. Short term stays, respite care, rehabilitation services, and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays for recovery or for a family caregiver who needs time away. Pets are allowed. Alicia Holifield serves as administrator, while Pulaski Memorial Hospital operates the community.

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Overview of Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center

Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center operates a 139-bed community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, specializing in nursing home care, skilled nursing, respite stays, and short-term rehabilitation. Therapy programs assist individuals during recovery, while short-term respite stays accommodate families needing temporary support during caregiver breaks.

Under administrator Derek Gibson and operator Riverview Hospital, daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident. Dining services deliver chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style room, tailored around specific dietary requirements and tastes, while dedicated resident transportation is also provided.

Prospective families can get in touch with Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center to schedule a walkthrough, discuss recovery goals, or go over funding options. Approved payment choices encompass Medicare for qualifying short-term stays alongside direct private pay.

Contact Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community

Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community sits at 1900 Randallia Dr in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital. It is a large campus: 278 licensed beds, part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and one of the larger nursing facilities in the state. The organization has been serving the Fort Wayne South Bend diocese for over 55 years.

Practically speaking, the campus is immediately adjacent to Parkview Hospital Randallia; only 0.09 miles away, which is a meaningful detail for a facility offering skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 55, so some errands are walkable.

Occupancy sits at 40%, with 118 residents across 278 beds. The average length of stay is 92 days. Private pay accounts for 75% of new admissions at typical stays around two months, while Medicaid represents 11% of admissions with stays in the 11 to 12 month range. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Specialized tracks cover neuropathy, fractures, post-orthopedic surgeries, edema management, and cardiopulmonary conditions. Therapy staff includes speech language pathologists, physical therapists and assistants, physical therapy aides, occupational therapy aides and assistants, and respiratory therapy technicians. Memory support is offered alongside skilled nursing and independent living within the CCRC model.

A state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program is active on-site. On the nursing side, 38 minutes of RN time and 1 hour of LPN/LVN time per resident per day are reported, with a total of 4 hours 27 minutes of daily nursing coverage per resident.

The campus includes a courtyard, walking trails, a beauty and barber shop, gym-quality fitness equipment, and on-site pastoral care with daily Catholic mass. The Original Style Villa is a named housing option. A Resident Council meets regularly.

State inspections have included themes of fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, staffing and staff credentials, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention.

Saint Anne is a large, long-established CCRC in Fort Wayne with a clinical focus on specialized rehabilitation, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing, positioned directly next to a hospital and accepting all three major payer types; a footprint suited to families managing complex care transitions or looking for a single community that can carry a resident across multiple care levels.

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Overview of The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Fort Wayne, IN. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief alongside serious illness care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Short-term and long-term rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure, with rehabilitation included among the facility’s care offerings. Programs include Comprehensive Wound Care and Respiratory Services, addressing wound and breathing-related care needs. The facility has 77 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted; Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Cindy Lawson serves as administrator, and Johnson Memorial Hospital operates the facility. The range of services may suit someone who needs skilled nursing or memory care, or a family seeking short-term respite while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

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Overview of Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Situated in Fort Wayne, IN, Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home care, nursing care, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. The community can accommodate various needs, including those seeking a short-term stay and older adults with life-limiting or memory-related conditions. 24-hour staffing is also available, ensuring residents have access to care whenever needed.

The home has 99 beds with 90% occupancy. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 50 minutes of nursing care per day. Additionally, short-term rehabilitation includes orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, and stroke recovery, with therapy focused on regaining function after an orthopedic event, cardiac condition, or stroke. A Discharge Concierge program also supports residents as they move from the community to their next setting.

Along with semi-private suites, a courtyard, a patio, and family lounges are also available on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, with Medicare applying to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help cover eligible long-term care. Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital operates the community, with Jessica Bates serving as administrator. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 68 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident may not need a car for every nearby trip.

Contact Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of The Towne House Retirement Community

Welcome to The Towne House Retirement Community have been providing exceptional care for seniors since 1965! As a non-profit organization based in Fort Wayne, they offer a range of services to meet the needs of their residents, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The home’s compassionate team is very dedicated to providing the highest level of care and attention to people in their golden years.

Residents can stay active and healthy by taking advantage of the home’s  state-of-the-art fitness center or participating in some of the many social activities, like card and game gatherings or arts and music programs. Seniors can relax in their cozy library or take up a new hobby in our woodworking shop. They can even challenge their friends to a game of shuffleboard on the courts! At The Towne House, they also take care of all the little things so residents can focus on enjoying life. They provide housekeeping and home maintenance services, as well as transportation to make it easy for seniors to get around town.

Contact The Towne House Retirement Community

Overview of Golden Years Homestead

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams at Golden Years Homestead, a distinguished community in Fort Wayne, IN, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of well-thought-out accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Routine maintenance and a 24-hour emergency response are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With restaurant-style dining, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community has plenty of amenities that aim to promote a vibrant and inviting environment for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare

With a 104-bed capacity, University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. The community ensures accessibility of care as needed, with 24-hour staffing. Residents also have access to rehabilitation services to help improve their mobility. Those with terminal illnesses or living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia also receive care through hospice and memory care.

The community also welcomes temporary stays for those whose primary caregivers need time away with respite services. With multiple levels of care, residents can stay even when their needs grow. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 58 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident.

Semi-private suites are offered, and occupancy is currently at 64.4%. Rehabilitation services also include orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, and stroke recovery, giving residents recovery-focused care related to those needs. Additionally, a spacious courtyard and patio give residents access to outdoor space, and a variety of dining options offers more than one setting or meal format. Henry County Memorial Hospital operates the community, with Goran Prentoski serving as administrator.

Contact University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Living in Fort Wayne at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fort Wayne, IN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 128The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fort Wayne, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 40 senior living communities in Fort Wayne, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Fort Wayne, IN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fort Wayne, IN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Fort Wayne, IN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.