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Kingston at Dupont is a 45-bed licensed memory care community at 1716 E Dupont Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Managed by Kingston HealthCare and administered by Executive Director Dorian Shoemaker, the facility specializes in supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of cognitive decline within a secured, residential setting.
The community operates under a state-licensed residential model, providing 24-hour healthcare oversight and localized coordination for seniors requiring specialized memory support. While the facility does not participate in federal CMS star ratings, current 2026 filings show that the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent standard health and safety surveys. Occupancy is approximately 64%, reflecting a close-knit environment that focuses on personalized “GEMS” programming to match resident cognitive states. For eligible residents, the community accepts the Indiana Medicaid PathWays for Aging Waiver (formerly A&D).
Support is provided 24/7 by a team of nurses and care partners trained in dementia-specific protocols to manage medication administration, wellness monitoring, and daily assistance. The clinical team coordinates specialized life enrichment programming including music therapy, baking, and pet therapy to promote cognitive engagement and emotional well-being. To facilitate physical health, the facility provides homemade, dietitian-approved culinary experiences and on-site health assessments, with staff available to coordinate with residents’ personal physicians and specialists.
The facility features a home-like design with secure indoor and outdoor common areas, including a resident living room, activity kitchen, and game room. Residents live in private and semi-private suites equipped with 24-hour emergency call systems and safety-focused bathrooms. All-inclusive monthly services cover three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry. Daily life is supported by diverse shared spaces such as a beauty shop, a library, and a secured outdoor courtyard with walking paths. The social calendar includes daily fitness groups, spiritual services, and seasonal family parties, while scheduled transportation is provided for local medical appointments and community outings throughout Allen County.
Those seeking a specialized, small-scale memory care environment with 24-hour clinical support and a strong compliance record may find this setting appropriate. Interested parties should contact the administrator directly to discuss current staffing disclosures and schedule a tour to assess the 2026 quality performance and residential neighborhoods firsthand.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Kingston at Dupont is legally operated by Kingston At Dupont, and administrated by Dorian Shoemaker.
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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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 36 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (6 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 2 | 12 | This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (2 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.5 | 1.9 | This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 21% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 4 | 19 | This facility has 79% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (4 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 79% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 75% | 37% | This facility has 38 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (75% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 38% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 92% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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91.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Wayne's city center to Kingston at Dupont's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Kingston at Dupont is located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
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Billy Craig is the Director of Nursing at Kingston at Dupont.
Kingston at Dupont has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Kingston at Dupont's license number is 24-003000-1.
According to IN state health department records, Kingston at Dupont's license expires on November 30, 2025.
Kingston at Dupont's occupancy is 64%.
Dorian Shoemaker is the administrator of Kingston at Dupont.
Kingston at Dupont has 45 beds.
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