Life Care Center of Fort Wayne

Q: What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Fort Wayne in?

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is in the Northside neighborhood of FORT WAYNE.

Q: Who is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?

Claudia McKinney is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne.

Q: Is Life Care Center of Fort Wayne in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Q: What is the license number of Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's license number is 24-000167-1.

Q: When does Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's license expires on July 31, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's occupancy is 73%.

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Fort Wayne, IN

CMS overall rating

1649 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 View map

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Life Care Center of Fort Wayne accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Fort Wayne accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Fort Wayne

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is a 115-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome. Operated by Fort Wayne Operations LLC on Spy Run Avenue in Allen County, the facility has skilled nursing, Alzheimer’s and dementia memory care, rehabilitation, and respite stays with 24-hour staffing.

The 5-star CMS overall rating is anchored by a health inspection sub-rating 83.2 percent above Indiana’s average, the most favorable health inspection score in this review, alongside staffing and quality measures running above state benchmark. Over four years on file, the facility averaged 9.8 deficiencies annually against Indiana’s 4.2 average, with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions, and every complaint investigation returning unsubstantiated. The deficiency record divides cleanly: three minor clinical findings across four annual surveys, an oxygen flow rate set one liter above the physician’s order, a missing vision care plan for a blind resident, and an unsanitary unit refrigerator, alongside recurring life safety surveys that have consistently identified fire system documentation and maintenance gaps. Life safety deficiencies have appeared in every annual life safety survey in the window, with 4, 12, and 8 deficiencies respectively in 2023, 2024, and 2025, all corrected on revisit. No resident care or harm findings of substance exist. Occupancy at 73 percent runs above Indiana’s 68.1 percent average and has trended upward since 2022.

Amenities contain a fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop.

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is best for residents in Allen County needing skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, or memory care in Fort Wayne. It has a clean resident care record and an improving compliance trajectory.

Facility Direct Line (260) 422-8520

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 18m per day

This facility Indiana avg (3h 26m per day)

vs Indiana avg

-4%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +57% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	55m per day	▲ 37% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	27m per day	▼ 41% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 11m per day	▼ 4% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 11m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	3m per day	▼ 30% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	42m per day	▲ 57% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

107 days

115-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 64 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

73%

Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

84 / 115

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dually Certified

StatusActive

IssuanceAugust 1, 2024

ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 3 days

License Number24-000167-1

CMS Certification Number155266

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Holly Gentry.

Profit StatusFor-profit

SNF/NF (Combined)

115 units

Total beds

115 units

Staffing

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

Medical DirectorThomas Van Den Driessche

Director of NursingClaudia McKinney

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Fax(260) 422-9345

Pets not allowed

Salon

Emergency Call System

Wi-Fi

Activities

Dining

Housekeeping

Laundry

Courtyard

Library

Pet Friendly

Religious Services

Cable Tv

Transportation

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 43 deficiencies 26 inspections

Inspection Score

4 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard 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 2022 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	36	This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (43 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 19% worse Rank #193 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 193rd 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 Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.7	1.9	This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 11% better Rank #188 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 188th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	26	19	This facility has had 37% more total visits than the Indiana average (26 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 37% more
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	7	7	This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	27%	37%	This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (27% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 10% better
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	12	13	This facility has 8% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (12 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 8% better

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

The May 20, 2025 annual inspection found the facility in full compliance with no deficiencies and no complaints.
The May 13, 2025 life safety survey cited 8 deficiencies including obstructed sprinkler heads, malfunctioning fire alarms, missing kitchen grease drip trays, and incomplete emergency preparedness training.
The April 21, 2025 renewal survey found one deficiency for failing to follow physician oxygen orders for a resident, which was corrected with updated orders and staff education.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 3

Indiana average 6

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection

Indiana average 4.12

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

All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious health citations

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations Indiana average: 0.6

3 moderate citations Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations Indiana average: 0.4

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 24, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 17, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 03, 2023

Corrected

Total staff 139

Employees 99

Contractors 40

Staff to resident ratio 1.81 : 1

1805095% more staff per resident than Indiana average

Avg staff/day 45

Average shift 7.6 hours

0% compared with Indiana average

Total staff hours (quarter) 31,277

Nursing staff breakdown

9.7 hours

6.8 hours

Contractor staffing

1,532 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 24 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	49	0	49	14,185	92	100%	6.8
Registered Nurse	11	24	35	5,084	92	100%	9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	8	18	3,422	92	100%	9.7
Medication Aide/Technician	8	0	8	2,440	92	100%	7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,424	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	901	79	86%	7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	549	69	75%	7.1
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	514	61	66%	8.4
Dietitian	1	0	1	439	61	66%	7.2
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	424	53	58%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	397	65	71%	5.3
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	369	61	66%	6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	355	57	62%	6.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	123	27	29%	4.4
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	58	8	9%	7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	35	7	8%	3.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	23	3	3%	7.5
Other Physician	0	1	1	8	1	1%	8

49 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

35 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

18 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 86%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 75%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 66%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 58%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 71%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 66%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 62%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 29%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 9%

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 8%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

1 Other Physician

% of Days 1%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 5.5

31% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 10.7

37% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Indiana avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.2%

57% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 6.0%

58% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.9%

15% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 5.4%

40% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.7%

77% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.2%

44% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 15.3%

37% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 14.4%

16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.6%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 97.5%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.66

59% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.03

30% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 72.8%

11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.0%

117% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 76.5%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community 46.8%

8% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 months

Private pay

34% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 26 days

Medicaid

57% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Total residents 77

Medicare

9.1% of residents

Medicaid

83.1% of residents

Private pay or other

7.8% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Fort Wayne from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 66.0% ↓ 14.5pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $509.5K ↑ ~$407.7K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.5M ↑ ~$61.0K vs 2022

Operating Margin 5.4% ↑ 4.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	73.3%	71.7%	61.5%	57.7%	46.8%	44.1%	58.1%	72.9%	64.5%	65.4%	80.5%	66.0%
Beds	98	98	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	97	99	115
Net Income	-$120,514	-$446,149	-$989,275	-$1,027,674	-$1,476,403	-$1,291,153	-$437,227	$424,497	$414,405	$418,396	$364,048	$509,843
Gross Revenue	$6,053,716	$6,185,065	$5,372,276	$5,038,715	$4,291,282	$4,011,597	$5,515,528	$7,750,177	$6,799,112	$7,790,879	$10,004,296	$10,051,000
Operating Expenses	$5,570,274	$5,527,865	$5,213,201	$5,174,018	$4,877,251	$4,354,167	$4,569,585	$5,931,066	$6,724,012	$6,632,174	$8,328,022	$8,963,835
Net Patient Income	-$121,709	-$447,313	-$991,027	-$1,029,150	-$1,477,237	-$1,291,662	-$437,952	$423,881	-$76,992	$374,055	$101,847	$509,530
Net Patient Revenue	$5,448,565	$5,080,552	$4,222,174	$4,144,868	$3,400,014	$3,062,505	$4,131,633	$6,354,947	$6,647,020	$7,006,229	$8,429,869	$9,473,365
Payroll Costs	$2,875,245	$3,145,679	$2,896,459	$2,846,447	$2,603,200	$2,353,226	$2,505,801	$3,121,193	$3,112,490	$3,715,500	$4,436,655	$4,497,641
Operating Margin %	-2.2%	-8.8%	-23.5%	-24.8%	-43.5%	-42.2%	-10.6%	6.7%	-1.2%	5.3%	1.2%	5.4%
Medicare %	14.1%	8.9%	7.9%	8.7%	8.7%	9.9%	7.6%	13.5%	20.1%	6.6%	9.6%	5.2%
Medicaid %	75.6%	79.5%	81.2%	79.8%	83.1%	83.5%	83.9%	77.0%	72.8%	90.3%	85.4%	86.5%
Private %	10.3%	11.6%	10.9%	11.6%	8.2%	6.6%	8.5%	9.5%	7.0%	3.0%	5.1%	8.3%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$208	$198	$196	$207	$209	$200	$205	$251	$297	$302	$290	$342
Cost/Day	$213	$215	$242	$259	$301	$284	$227	$235	$300	$286	$286	$324
Avg Length of Stay	125.4 days	151.2 days	172.5 days	135.1 days	144.9 days	103.6 days	115.0 days	132.4 days	75.7 days	145.7 days	99.9 days	107.4 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$9.5M

Net patient income

$509.5K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$9.5M

Net patient income

$509.5K

Other income

$313

Payroll costs

$4.5M 47.5% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.5M

Total costs

$9.0M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 9%

Private pay 34%

Medicaid 57%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 2%

Private pay 41%

Medicaid 57%

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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).

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

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).

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

Benefits

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.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

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

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Fort Wayne in?

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is in the Northside neighborhood of FORT WAYNE.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?

Claudia McKinney is the Director of Nursing at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Holly Gentry.

Is Life Care Center of Fort Wayne in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's license number is 24-000167-1.

When does Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's occupancy is 73%.

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Life Care Center of Fort Wayne

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

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49 Certified Nursing Assistant

35 Registered Nurse

18 Licensed Practical Nurse

8 Medication Aide/Technician

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Dietitian

1 Nurse Practitioner

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Qualified Social Worker

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

1 Other Physician

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Mostly long-term care residents

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