Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Enticing seniors with scenic views, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne situated in Heritage is an idyllic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community features a wide array of beautifully designed and cozy floor plans, encouraging seniors to customize their chosen residences for better comfort and familiarity. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ well-being, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne doubles its efforts to provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors’ daily activities to ensure they live without worries.
With its vibrant and friendly environment, the community fosters a blissful and well-engaged lifestyle. Moreover, residents gain valuable learnings and rediscover old interests through a robust calendar of fun activities and enjoyable events. Delight with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is ideal for seniors who want to live a worry-free retirement with its incredible amenities and tranquil spaces.
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is legally operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Rodney Craft.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 14 | 36 | This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (14 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 61% better Rank #97 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 97th out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.8 | 1.9 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 58% better Rank #32 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 32nd out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 17 | 19 | This facility has had 11% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (17 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 11% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 53% | 37% | This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (53% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 16% worse |
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Inspections
| 17 | 13 | This facility has had 31% more inspections than the Indiana average (17 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (6 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 20% worse Rank #202 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd out of 290 homes we track in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 17 | 8 | This facility has had 113% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (17 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 113% more |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,269 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 5 | 35 | 10,403 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 19 | 3 | 22 | 6,518 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 2 | 11 | 3,470 | 92 | 100% | 11.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2,385 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,796 | 91 | 99% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,039 | 66 | 72% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 723 | 66 | 72% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 12 | 12 | 706 | 78 | 85% | 4.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 613 | 80 | 87% | 4.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 370 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 269 | 69 | 75% | 3.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 136 | 41 | 45% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 26 | 28% | 5.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 20 | 22% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 35 | 38% | 0.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne from 2016–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 03/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 03/2024.
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
6.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Wayne's city center to Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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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.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Indiana average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Towne House Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Fort Wayne | 447
Facility
447
IN AVG
116
Rank
#2 / 431 | - | - | 5.82
Facility
5.82
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#7 / 275 | +50% | +69% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 278 | 94
Facility
94
IN AVG
83
Rank
#53 / 393 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#25 / 278 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#64 / 278 | - | 13 | - |
38
Facility
38
IN AVG
40
Rank
#279 / 551 | Jane Richardson | $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#100 / 268 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#102 / 268 | 48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#143 / 268 | 155475 | ||||
| Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Fort Wayne | 142
Facility
142
IN AVG
116
Rank
#104 / 431 |
78.9%
Facility
78.9%
IN AVG
66.9
Rank
#103 / 410 | +18% | 3.05
Facility
3.05
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#193 / 275 | +51% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 278 | 80
Facility
80
IN AVG
83
Rank
#234 / 393 | 14
Facility
14
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#64 / 278 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#39 / 278 | - | 112 | A+ |
62
Facility
62
IN AVG
40
Rank
#131 / 551 | Meeta Anand | $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#95 / 268 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#69 / 268 | 55%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#84 / 268 | 155656 | ||||
| Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne | NH AL IL MC SNF | Fort Wayne (The Villas At Heritage Lakes) | 110
Facility
110
IN AVG
116
Rank
#204 / 431 |
51.8%
Facility
51.8%
IN AVG
66.9
Rank
#323 / 410 | -23% | 4.62
Facility
4.62
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#20 / 275 | -18% | +34% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 278 | 85
Facility
85
IN AVG
83
Rank
#158 / 393 | 9
Facility
9
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#32 / 278 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#12 / 278 | - | 57 | - | - | Adams County Memorial Hospital | $9.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#156 / 268 | $5.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$5.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#80 / 268 | 65.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
65.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#22 / 268 | 155828 | ||||
| Majestic Care of Fort Wayne | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Fort Wayne (Lake Shores) | 70
Facility
70
IN AVG
116
Rank
#346 / 431 |
98.6%
Facility
98.6%
IN AVG
66.9
Rank
#3 / 410 | +47% | 2.33
Facility
2.33
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#272 / 275 | -36% | -32% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 278 | 87
Facility
87
IN AVG
83
Rank
#136 / 393 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#25 / 278 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#6 / 278 | 1 | 69 | A+ |
23
Facility
23
IN AVG
40
Rank
#374 / 551 | Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne LLC | $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#145 / 268 | $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#217 / 268 | 32.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
32.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#258 / 268 | 155359 | ||||
| Lutheran Life Villages | NH AL IL MC SNF | Fort Wayne | 84
Facility
84
IN AVG
116
Rank
#309 / 431 |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
IN AVG
66.9
Rank
#5 / 410 | +46% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#26 / 275 | +24% | +32% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 278 | 98
Facility
98
IN AVG
83
Rank
#11 / 393 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#25 / 278 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#24 / 278 | - | 82 | - |
9
Facility
9
IN AVG
40
Rank
#472 / 551 | Alexander Kiefer | $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#118 / 268 | $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#84 / 268 | 55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#75 / 268 | 155800 |
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is in the The Villas At Heritage Lakes neighborhood of Fort Wayne.
Shona Kirkpatrick is the Director of Nursing at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne.
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is legally operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Rodney Craft.
According to IN state health department records, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne's license number is 25-012931-1.
According to IN state health department records, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne's license expires on May 31, 2027.
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne's occupancy is 52%.
Yes, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne allows residents to bring their pets.
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