Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne

Nursing Home
Overview of Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne
Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne is a senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The facility is committed to providing 24/7 nursing care and a supportive environment for residents.
(260) 489-2552

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Indiana average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Indiana average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 29m per day

This home provides 2% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Indiana average: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 137

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 77.8%
Residents per day (avg) 109
Occupancy rate
77.8%
Residents per day (avg)
109

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$16.5M
Profit
$208.7K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$16,461,300.00
Profit
$208,722.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.4M
44.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.9M
Total costs $16.3M
Bed community size
137-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
75%
Occupied Beds
103 of 137
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
October 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-000522-1
CMS Certification Number: 155479

Ownership & operating entity

Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne is administrated by ALICIA HOLIFIELD.

Profit status: Officer(s): MICHAEL MCKAY

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: PAMELA GRABBE

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation

Contact Information

Fax: (260) 487-9912

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short-Term Stays, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation
Operating Hours
24 hour availability

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.

12 visits/inspections

Results

2 with citations

0 without citations

10 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:June 25, 2025
Type:Annual Inspection

24 total citations

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

41 deficiencies

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

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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SNF

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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

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No
-
50
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL
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37.3%
51.50
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5/5
-
6
-
-17%
+12%
+24%
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fort Wayne
142
No
A+
62
ANAND, MEETA
66.9%
$11,853,249.00
$5,395,735.00
45.5%
110.70
5/5
3.0579
4/5
2/5
5/5
-
14
-
+50%
-11%
-4%
-
Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 46845
139
No
-
-
GRINDSTAFF, AARON
78.3%
$19,959,430.00
$6,189,222.00
31%
110.20
4/5
3.4369
4/5
3/5
4/5
-
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-
-31%
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-
Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 46825
137
No
-
-
KINGSTON CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE, LLC
77.8%
$15,412,263.00
$7,362,192.00
47.8%
108.70
3/5
3.4889
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
26
1
+18%
+2%
+12%
-
Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 46815
99
No
-
-
CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
85.8%
$14,076,935.00
$4,425,185.00
31.4%
83.90
1/5
3.0683
1/5
1/5
4/5
1
37
1
-61%
-11%
+24%
-

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Address 91.2 miles from city center

Address FORT WAYNE, IN 46825

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

365
Total Staff
180
Employees
185
Contractors
52,530
Total Hours (Quarter)
78
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse419.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse747.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1557 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
297 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
11 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
28 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
6 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
12 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.3%
of total hours from contractors
7,525 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 83 Licensed Practical Nurse: 56 Medical Director: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 17 Registered Nurse: 26 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant728315521,08491100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse1856749,48991100%7.6
Registered Nurse1526413,94691100%9.2
Other Dietary Services Staff110113,23191100%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist100102,8478189%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist9091,90191100%6.6
Medication Aide/Technician1017271,76491100%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician8081,5308998%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant4041,2787380%7.1
Mental Health Service Worker3031,1606470%8
Qualified Activities Professional5051,0408593%9.5
Qualified Social Worker5058797684%6.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014816167%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Dietitian1014595864%7.9
Administrator1014565763%8
Physical Therapy Aide6064336774%5.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011521314%4
Medical Director0223933%6.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 10

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 26
Citations per inspection
2.6

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
400% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

1 critical citation More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

25 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Pulaski Mem. Hospital
Resident Census by Payment Source
115 Total Residents
Medicare 25 (21.7%)
Medicaid 58 (50.4%)
Private Pay/Other 32 (27.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.8
15% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.2
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.1%
41% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.5%
15% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.9%
14% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
70% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.9%
34% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
51% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.3%
42% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.1%
62% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.7%
46% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 76.0%
19% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.8%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 65.8%
20% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
70% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.2%
7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K
54% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 1
28% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 9, 2023
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

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

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.