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Brookdale Fort Wayne
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Fort Wayne, IN
Front porch with American flag and flower pots Exterior view of Brookdale Fort Wayne with parking Dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs Cozy bedroom setup with floral bedding and warm lighting Brightly decorated private resident room with natural light Bright dining room with neatly set tables and decor Bright common area with a table and bookshelves

Brookdale Fort Wayne

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Fort Wayne, IN
4730 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brookdale Fort Wayne

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Brookdale Fort Wayne provides exceptional service for seniors in assisted living and memory care services. The senior living home strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, the Fort Wayne community is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.

Life at Brookdale Fort Wayne is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Assisted living would cost a fair amount of money because it offers all-inclusive amenities and services already– spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.

Facility Direct Line (260) 484-0308
Facility Direct Line (260) 484-0308
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Bed community size
104-bed community Rank #225 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 225th out of 433 homes in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
48 years in operation Rank #5 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 407 homes in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #299 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 299th out of 587 homes in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
36%
Rank #396 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 396th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
37 / 104
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 12, 2025
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License Number25-003273-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Fort Wayne is legally operated by Ft Wayne In Opco 2 LLC, and administered by Kristine Lundquist.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
104 units
Total beds
104 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingRachael Bushell
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

Fax(260) 471-6665

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Extensive Library Collections
On-Campus Beauty And Barber Shops
Landscaped Grounds And Gardens
Wifi Access Throughout
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,370 - $4,310 per month

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 10 deficiencies 3 complaints 10 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

7 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #82 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 82nd out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above) 7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Inspections (46% below)
• Total complaints (40% below)
• Complaints per year (41% below)
• Complaint visits (13% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1036 This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (10 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 72% better Rank #64 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 11.9 This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 47% better Rank #63 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 63rd out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 1019 This facility has had 47% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (10 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 47% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 57 This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 50%37% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 713 This facility has 46% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (7 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 46% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #100 / 288 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 100th out of 288 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 288 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 11.7 This facility has 41% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 41% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 78 This facility has 13% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (7 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 13% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The February 21, 2025 inspection found two deficiencies related to admission weight documentation and kitchen cleanliness, with no complaints substantiated.
  • The facility had substantiated complaints in 2023 and early 2024 for unlicensed staff providing personal care and failure to notify physicians of significant resident condition changes.
  • Food service sanitation deficiencies recurred in March 2024 and February 2025, including improper food storage, uncovered trash, and incomplete temperature logs.
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This home is administered by Kristine Lundquist.

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Room Sizes: 235 / 340 / 390 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Brookdale Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
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Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

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Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
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Three tiers; no waitlist.

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Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Fort Wayne

What neighborhood is Brookdale Fort Wayne in?

Brookdale Fort Wayne is in the Statewood Park neighborhood of Fort Wayne.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Fort Wayne?

Rachael Bushell is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Fort Wayne.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Fort Wayne?

Brookdale Fort Wayne is legally operated by Ft Wayne In Opco 2 LLC, and administered by Kristine Lundquist.

Is Brookdale Fort Wayne in a walkable area?

Brookdale Fort Wayne has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Fort Wayne?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Fort Wayne's license number is 25-003273-1.

When does Brookdale Fort Wayne's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Fort Wayne's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Fort Wayne?

Brookdale Fort Wayne's occupancy is 36%.

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