Occupancy rate
77%
11% higher than Indiana averageIndiana average: 69%
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Nursing Home
Lutheran Life Villages
Lutheran Life Villages is a senior living community located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It offers compassionate and personalized memory care services, ensuring residents receive dedicated support in a secure environment. The community focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through engaging programs and activities.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
99
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.8%
Residents per day (avg)
75
Occupancy rate
76.8%
Residents per day (avg)
75
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
12 days
Private pay
73% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 years
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$9.7M
Operating deficit
-$2.1K
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$9,725,509.00
Operating deficit
$-2,095.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.7M
99-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy
11% higher than Indiana averageOccupied beds
76 / 99
Average residents
70 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Status
Active
Issuance
July 1, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
25-000570-1
CMS Certification Number:
155744
Ownership & operating entity
Lutheran Life Villages is administrated by SADIE FENSTERMAKER.
Profit status:
OTHER
Safety & Compliance
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Director of Nursing:
CELIA PENA
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(260) 349-0376
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
A monthly Activities Calendar is available for residents and visitors.
Specific Programs
Memory Care Assisted Living, Daily Life Enrichment programs, Pastoral Care, Activity Program, Social Services, Foster Grandparents
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Dining services offer delicious meals made fresh and cooked from scratch, accommodating unique dietary needs supervised by a licensed dietician.
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.
9 visits/inspections
Results
2 with citations
0 without citations
Indiana average: 8 complaint visits
Indiana average: 3 inspections with 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.
Indiana average: 4 complaints
Latest inspection
Date:March 19, 2025
Type:Life Safety
7 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 26 citations
9 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Lutheran Life Villages
The most recent inspection on March 19, 2025, found the facility in compliance with Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code requirements, with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some deficiencies related to resident privacy, trauma-informed care, medication documentation, and life safety maintenance such as sprinkler corrosion and fire damper inspections. Complaint investigations were consistently unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies found related to allegations in multiple complaint surveys. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed prior issues through corrective actions and education, showing some improvement in recent inspections.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Total health citations
7
Citations per inspection
2.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
7 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Feb 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Feb 27, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 27, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Feb 20, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Indiana
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Lutheran Life Villages
+2%
+17%
-13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46755
99
-
KIEFER, ALEXANDER
60.5%
$9,677,681.00
$4,441,942.00
45.9%
93
4.0297
-
7
-
+2%+17%-13%
Adams Woodcrest
-10%
+7%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46733
143
-
-
71.4%
$12,192,260.00
$5,615,054.00
46.1%
108
3.6901
-
2
-
-10%+7%+3%
Adams Heritage
+29%
+20%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46773
61
A+
-
71.6%
$5,068,983.00
$2,488,962.00
49.1%
39
4.1205
-
2
-
+29%+20%+3%
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center
-5%
-8%
+33%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46304
100
-
DOBBEN, STEVEN
92.5%
$15,225,564.00
$5,306,023.00
34.8%
92.50
3.1554
1
27
1
-5%-8%+33%
Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
+4%
+2%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 47320
102
-
TROXWELL, MELANIE
75.6%
$12,342,683.00
$4,315,019.00
35%
77.20
3.5110
-
19
1
+4%+2%+9%
Lutheran Life Villages
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46755
Bed Count:
99
Operator:
KIEFER, ALEXANDER
CCN:
155744
Occupancy:
60.5%
Home Revenue:
$9,677,681.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,441,942.00
Payroll %:
45.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
93
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0297
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Adams Woodcrest
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46733
Bed Count:
143
CCN:
155747
Occupancy:
71.4%
Home Revenue:
$12,192,260.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,615,054.00
Payroll %:
46.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
108
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6901
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Adams Heritage
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46773
Bed Count:
61
CCN:
155729
Occupancy:
71.6%
Home Revenue:
$5,068,983.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,488,962.00
Payroll %:
49.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
39
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1205
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46304
Bed Count:
100
Operator:
DOBBEN, STEVEN
CCN:
155805
Occupancy:
92.5%
Home Revenue:
$15,225,564.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,306,023.00
Payroll %:
34.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
92.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1554
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
27
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+33%
+33%
Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 47320
Bed Count:
102
Operator:
TROXWELL, MELANIE
CCN:
155432
Occupancy:
75.6%
Home Revenue:
$12,342,683.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,315,019.00
Payroll %:
35%
Avg Residents/Day:
77.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5110
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
19
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
103
Total Staff
88
Employees
15
Contractors
27,954
Total Hours (Quarter)
41
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 8.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
80 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
1.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.8%
of total hours from contractors
498 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 14,597 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,265 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,756 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,176 | 90 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 999 | 77 | 85% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 857 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 9 | 0 | 9 | 476 | 34 | 37% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 186 | 60 | 66% | 3.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 87 | 56 | 62% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 13 | 14% | 4.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 27 | 30% | 1.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 11 | 12% | 3.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 24 | 26% | 1.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 25 | 27% | 1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 28 | 31% | 0.9 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
75 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
45 residents (60%)
Private pay or other
30 residents (40%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.0
13% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.4
14% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.2%
34% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
16% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.4%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.5%
68% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
77% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
49% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.8%
15% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
92% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.2%
42% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
22% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
293% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.3%
18% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lutheran Life Villages based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
76.7%
↓ 5.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,095
↓ ~$77K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,631,159
↓ ~$617K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.0%
↓ 0.8pp vs 2022
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