Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
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Life Care Center of Fort Wayne

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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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.

(260) 422-8520

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 66.1% Above IN avg. ▲ 66.1% Above IN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 46.5% Above IN avg. ▲ 46.5% Above IN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 21.6% Below IN avg. ▼ 21.6% Below IN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 23.5% Above IN avg. ▲ 23.5% Above IN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 151st out of 287 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 18m per day
Rank #151 / 287Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 287 homes in Indiana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Indiana average, with a ranking across 287 Indiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)
vs Indiana avg
-7%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +57% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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

Avg. Length of Stay
107 days
Bed community size
115-bed community Rank #188 / 437Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 437 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #130 / 378Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 378 homes in Indiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #115 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 587 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #162 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd out of 433 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
84 / 115
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dually Certified
IssuanceAugust 1, 2024
ExpirationJuly 31, 2025
License Number24-000167-1
CMS Certification Number155266

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusNon-Profit

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
115 units
Total beds
115 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorThomas Van Den Driessche
Director of NursingClaudia McKinney

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(260) 422-9345

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDelicious, home-cooked meals are prepared in accordance with physician's orders and are supervised by a registered dietician. Nutritious snacks are also available throughout the day.

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 43 deficiencies 26 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

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

Rank #209 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 209th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (19% above)
• Deficiencies per year (20% above)
• Total visits (37% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (at IN avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (27% below)
• Inspections (8% below)
Latest Inspection January 21, 2026 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4336 This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (43 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 19% worse Rank #212 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 212th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 10.89 This facility has 20% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (10.8 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 20% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.71.9 This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 11% better Rank #250 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 250th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 2619 This facility has 37% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (26 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 37% worse
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 77 This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg
Inspection deficiency rate Info 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 Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1213 This facility has 8% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (12 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 8% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 3

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
3 Rank #5 / 288Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 288 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Indiana State average, with a ranking across all 288 IN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
1 Rank #1 / 288Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 288 homes in Indiana. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Indiana mean across 288 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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
0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious health citations
0
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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 139
Employees 99
Contractors 40
Staff to resident ratio 1.81 : 1
1805095% more staff per resident than Indiana average
Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1 Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1See full Indiana ranking
Avg staff/day 45
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Indiana average
Indiana average: 7.7 hours Indiana average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full Indiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 31,277

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 35 total: 11 full-time employees and 24 contractors. 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 18 total: 10 full-time employees and 8 contractors. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 49 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

4.9%

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

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4904914,18592100%6.8
Registered Nurse1124355,08492100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse108183,42292100%9.7
Medication Aide/Technician8082,44092100%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4246470%8
Physical Therapy Aide3039017986%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff3035496975%7.1
Administrator1015286672%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015146166%8.4
Dietitian1014396166%7.2
Nurse Practitioner1014245358%8
Speech Language Pathologist3033976571%5.3
Qualified Social Worker1013696166%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023555762%6.2
Physical Therapy Assistant2021232729%4.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0115889%7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0553578%3.8
Medical Director0112333%7.5
Other Physician011811%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%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

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. 5.5
31% 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. 10.7
37% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Indiana avg: 4.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.2%
57% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.0%
58% better 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 20.9%
15% better 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 5.4%
40% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
77% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
44% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 15.3%
37% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.4%
16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.6%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.5%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.66
59% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.03
30% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.8%
11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
117% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.5%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 77
Medicare
7
9.1% of residents
Medicaid
64
83.1% of residents
Private pay or other
6
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.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$10.1M
Surplus of revenue
$509.8K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$10.1M Rank #171 / 290Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Indiana average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$509.8K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #181 / 290Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.7M
46.4% of revenue Rank #179 / 290Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Indiana average. Well-run Indiana facilities typically land around 54–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.9M
Total costs $9.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

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Address 88.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Wayne's city center to Life Care Center of Fort Wayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Indiana

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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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).
IN

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
IN

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).
IN

~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).
IN

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.
IN

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
IN

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)

Compare Nursing Home around Fort Wayne

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

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AL

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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Fort Wayne
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 116
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84.7%
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IN AVG 69.4%
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+22%
3.17
Facility 3.17
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #169 / 287
-7%-8%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 289
88
Facility 88
IN AVG 83
Rank #99 / 384
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #11 / 288
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #6 / 288
-127A+
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 37
Rank #410 / 587
Greggory Fuller
$19.3M
Facility $19.3M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #31 / 290
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #44 / 290
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #215 / 290
155756
Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fort Wayne (Sand Point)
64
Facility 64
IN AVG 116
Rank #368 / 437
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #66 / 433
+22%
3.86
Facility 3.86
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #56 / 287
-22%+12%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 289
80
Facility 80
IN AVG 83
Rank #194 / 384
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #17 / 288
1.2
Facility 1.2
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #5 / 288
-54-
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 37
Rank #205 / 587
Riverview Hospital
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #212 / 290
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #237 / 290
43.9%
Facility 43.9%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #205 / 290
155654
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fort Wayne
142
Facility 142
IN AVG 116
Rank #105 / 437
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #103 / 433
+14%
3.06
Facility 3.06
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #185 / 287
+51%-11%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 289
76
Facility 76
IN AVG 83
Rank #241 / 384
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #66 / 288
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #39 / 288
-110A+
62
Facility 62
IN AVG 37
Rank #131 / 587
Meeta Anand
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #100 / 290
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #84 / 290
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #143 / 290
155656
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Fort Wayne (Northside)
115
Facility 115
IN AVG 116
Rank #188 / 437
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #162 / 433
+5%
3.30
Facility 3.30
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #151 / 287
+157%-4%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 289
79
Facility 79
IN AVG 83
Rank #209 / 384
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #5 / 288
1.0
Facility 1.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #1 / 288
-83-
64
Facility 64
IN AVG 37
Rank #115 / 587
Fort Wayne Operations LLC
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #171 / 290
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #181 / 290
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #179 / 290
155266
Park Place Senior Living -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fort Wayne (Park Place Drive)
196
Facility 196
IN AVG 116
Rank #32 / 437
74.0%
Facility 74.0%
IN AVG 69.4%
Rank #153 / 433
+7%-------
96
Facility 96
IN AVG 83
Rank #23 / 384
---145A+
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 37
Rank #527 / 587
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #182 / 290
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #142 / 290
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
IN AVG 42%
Rank #68 / 290
155853

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Fort Wayne

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?

The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is Hendricks County Hospital.

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, 2025.

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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