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Lutheran Life Villages

FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 View Map

Lutheran Life Villages is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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Overview of Lutheran Life Villages

Lutheran Life Villages is a senior living community in Northeast Indiana. It offers a variety of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. The community focuses on empowering seniors to live fulfilling lives with a supportive environment.

(260) 469-0600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.22/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 84

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

94.9%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

76% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$13.9M

Surplus of revenue

$115.1K

Governmental home County

Home revenue

$13,929,202.00

Surplus of revenue

$115,087.00

Payroll costs

$5.0M

36% of revenue

Other operating costs

$8.8M

Total costs $13.8M

84-bed community

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

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)

License Date

July 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-012657-1

CMS Certification Number: 155800

Ownership & operating entity

Lutheran Life Villages is administrated by MATTHEW SOUDER.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: DANA ROACH

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Short Term Rehabilitation

Long-Term Care

Contact Information

Fax: (260) 918-7038

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Independent Senior Living, Short Term Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Memory Care Assisted Living

Results

4 with citations

0 without citations

Show Inspection Reports

1 complaint

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

10 total citations

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

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SNF

IN 46825

KIEFER, ALEXANDER

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$13,225,028.00

$5,018,363.00

37.9%

80.20

5/5

4.2233

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Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center

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RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL

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$7,710,770.00

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37.3%

51.50

5/5

3.8565

4/5

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Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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ANAND, MEETA

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$11,853,249.00

$5,395,735.00

45.5%

110.70

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3.0579

4/5

2/5

5/5

Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center

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GRINDSTAFF, AARON

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$19,959,430.00

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31%

110.20

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3.4369

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Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

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85.8%

$14,076,935.00

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31.4%

83.90

1/5

3.0683

1/5

4/5

Lutheran Life Villages

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46825

Bed Count: 84

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KIEFER, ALEXANDER

CCN: 155800

Occupancy: 60.5%

Home Revenue: $13,225,028.00

Payroll Costs: $5,018,363.00

Payroll %: 37.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 80.20

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2233

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL MC

Community: Fort Wayne

Bed Count: 67

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL

CCN: 155654

Occupancy: 85.9%

Home Revenue: $7,710,770.00

Payroll Costs: $2,872,753.00

Payroll %: 37.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 51.50

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8565

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Bed Options: 2 Bed

Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: AL HC MC SNF

Community: Fort Wayne

Bed Count: 142

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ANAND, MEETA

CCN: 155656

Occupancy: 66.9%

Home Revenue: $11,853,249.00

Payroll Costs: $5,395,735.00

Payroll %: 45.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 110.70

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0579

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46845

Bed Count: 139

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GRINDSTAFF, AARON

CCN: 155798

Occupancy: 78.3%

Home Revenue: $19,959,430.00

Payroll Costs: $6,189,222.00

Payroll %: 31%

Avg Residents/Day: 110.20

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4369

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46815

Bed Count: 99

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC

CCN: 155249

Occupancy: 85.8%

Home Revenue: $14,076,935.00

Payroll Costs: $4,425,185.00

Payroll %: 31.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 83.90

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0683

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

FORT WAYNE, IN 46825

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129

Total Staff

101

Employees

Contractors

35,349

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	15	7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	17	8.3	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	32	7.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

4.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

95 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

24 staff

4.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

0.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.1%

of total hours from contractors

2,522 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Medical Director: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 9 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	32	0	32	10,838	91	100%	7.4
Medication Aide/Technician	23	0	23	8,304	91	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	17	0	17	6,080	91	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	15	0	15	3,068	91	100%	7
RN Director of Nursing	5	0	5	1,538	73	80%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	979	81	89%	7.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	5	5	834	69	76%	5.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	9	9	705	67	74%	6
Administrator	1	0	1	503	63	69%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	489	73	80%	5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	487	61	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	447	56	62%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	431	54	59%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	190	64	70%	2.6
Nurse Aide in Training	3	0	3	154	10	11%	7.3
Medical Director	0	2	2	129	63	69%	1.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	96	13	14%	7.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	46	48	53%	0.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	34	41	45%	0.8

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Total Health inspections 4

33% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 8

68% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 25.0

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 7 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 8

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 19, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 19, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 19, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 19, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)

Part of: Lutheran Life Villages

Resident Census by Payment Source

83 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (4.8%)

Medicaid 37 (44.6%)

Private Pay/Other 42 (50.6%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

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

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 7.6

Near Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 19.6

15% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.7%

19% below Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 17.1%

19% above Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.9%

30% above Indiana average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.9%

24% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.6%

6% above Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.7%

39% below Indiana average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.4%

98% below Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 6.1%

51% below Indiana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.1%

0% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Indiana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.7%

35% below Indiana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.2%

19% better than Indiana average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Influenza Vaccine 94.7%

20% better than Indiana average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Lutheran Life Villages based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 94.9% ↑ 0.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $115,087 ↓ ~$12K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,248,072 ↑ ~$63K vs 2022

Profit Margin 0.9% ↓ 0.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	38.7%	82.5%	88.3%	89.9%	89.6%	90.5%	92.0%	90.2%	94.5%	94.5%	94.9%
Beds	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84
Net Income	-$1,054,696	$34,703	$418,087	$91,987	$206,732	$249,393	$194,810	$207,817	$178,885	$127,322	$115,087
Gross Revenue	$5,472,222	$10,451,456	$8,575,760	$9,476,894	$9,938,525	$9,865,850	$10,558,173	$10,548,473	$11,938,879	$12,097,025	$13,225,028
Operating Expenses	$4,625,835	$6,819,846	$5,861,609	$7,316,626	$7,551,543	$7,625,932	$8,010,863	$9,090,834	$9,608,813	$10,275,674	$10,977,413
Net Patient Revenue	$3,551,499	$6,817,855	$6,241,219	$7,336,201	$7,711,968	$7,828,870	$8,149,178	$8,653,379	$9,672,336	$10,204,904	$10,388,326
Total Payroll	$2,425,157	$4,005,680	$3,511,072	$4,561,362	$4,676,623	$4,633,950	$4,840,266	$5,611,537	$5,799,829	$6,185,478	$6,248,072
Profit Margin %	-19.3%	0.3%	4.9%	1.0%	2.1%	2.5%	1.9%	2.0%	1.5%	1.1%	0.9%
Medicare %	21.7%	17.3%	16.9%	11.4%	10.9%	8.0%	8.9%	7.5%	6.4%	8.9%	6.1%
Medicaid %	26.7%	30.5%	33.3%	36.9%	36.9%	38.2%	42.4%	45.6%	47.6%	49.1%	47.2%
Private %	51.5%	52.2%	49.8%	51.8%	52.2%	53.8%	48.7%	46.9%	46.0%	41.9%	46.7%
Revenue/Day	$307	$270	$278	$266	$281	$282	$289	$312	$334	$352	$357
Cost/Day	$400	$270	$261	$265	$275	$275	$284	$328	$332	$355	$377
Avg Length of Stay	154.4 days	150.6 days	134.5 days	159.7 days	141.6 days	154.1 days	122.1 days	105.0 days	114.9 days	115.0 days	186.5 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

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

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).

Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).

IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

Lutheran Life Villages

Lutheran Life Villages is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Lutheran Life Villages is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Lutheran Life Villages

Lutheran Life Villages is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Lutheran Life Villages is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Staffing

Leadership

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

10 visits/inspections

Results

1 complaint

10 total citations

Inspection Reports

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

CHOICE Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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