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Assisted Living in Fort Wayne

Kingston at Dupont

Assisted Living in Fort Wayne

Kingston at Dupont

1716 E DUPONT RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 View map
Overview of Kingston at Dupont
Kingston at Dupont is a memory care community located in Fort Wayne, IN. It specializes in supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of cognitive decline. The community offers personalized care in a safe and structured environment.
(260) 490-5111

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 64.4%
Residents per day 29
Occupancy rate
64.4%
Residents per day
29
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
24 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
64%
5% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
29 / 45
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 12, 2024
ExpirationNovember 30, 2025

Additional Licensing Details

License Number24-003000-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Kingston at Dupont is legally operated by Kingston At Dupont, and administrated by Dorian Shoemaker.

Profit StatusPROFIT

Type Of Units

Residential
45 units
Total beds
45 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingBILLY CRAIG
ContactJill Headrick

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(260) 490-5112

Amenities & Lifestyle

2 amenities
Memory Care
Culinary Experiences
Specific ProgramsMemory Care, Culinary Experiences
Operating Hours24 hour availability

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe dining experiences at Kingston at Dupont can delight residents' palates with a rich burst of flavors, accommodating dietary restrictions while providing access to healthy and nourishing homemade recipes.
Contact Kingston at Dupont

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.

Inspection Overview

4 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 13th of 388 in Indiana

1 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 92% below Indiana avg
3 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 57% below Indiana avg
6 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 82% below Indiana avg Ranked 39th of 385
1 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 92% below Indiana avg

Latest inspection

Date March 25, 2025
Renewal

6 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

6 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Kingston at Dupont

The most recent inspection on March 25, 2025, identified deficiencies related to maintaining annual tuberculosis screening records for two employees and missing hospital preference documentation for two residents. Earlier inspections also noted issues with tuberculosis testing, medication pharmacy reviews, staff certification, and food labeling. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies found related to the complaint reviewed in April 2023. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies have generally involved documentation and procedural compliance, with no clear pattern of worsening or improvement over time.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

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Indiana SCSEP

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~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

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VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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High veteran demand statewide.

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