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Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Fort Wayne, IN
Main entrance sign at the facility Bright shared resident room with modern decor Interior view of a modern common area with seating

Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Fort Wayne, IN
10501 Corporate Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845 View map
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Overview of Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne

Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne provides nursing home and assisted living care in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nursing home care offers ongoing nursing support for residents with more intensive health needs, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

With both care types available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride.

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Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #163 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 163rd out of 264 nursing homes we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Indiana average is: 50.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Lutheran Life Villages ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Fort Wayne
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 119
Rank #204 / 276
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IN AVG 68%
Rank #18 / 270
+34%
4.22
Facility 4.22
IN AVG 3.48
Rank #42 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +1%+21%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $45.5k
Rank #1 / 278
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 23.3
Rank #25 / 278
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 3.9
Rank #39 / 278
-77-
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 44
Rank #226 / 264
Adams County Memorial Hospital
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $11.1M
Rank #102 / 274
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $5.5M
Rank #91 / 274
51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG 50.9%
Rank #111 / 274
155800
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
142
Facility 142
IN AVG 119
Rank #65 / 276
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
IN AVG 68%
Rank #81 / 270
+17%
3.29
Facility 3.29
IN AVG 3.48
Rank #146 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +24%-5%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $45.5k
Rank #1 / 278
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 23.3
Rank #37 / 278
3.0
Facility 3.0
IN AVG 3.9
Rank #93 / 278
-112A+
62
Facility 62
IN AVG 44
Rank #86 / 264
Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $11.1M
Rank #73 / 274
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $5.5M
Rank #67 / 274
47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG 50.9%
Rank #158 / 274
155656
Majestic Care of Fort Wayne ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne (Lake Shores)
70
Facility 70
IN AVG 119
Rank #233 / 276
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
IN AVG 68%
Rank #5 / 270
+40%
2.35
Facility 2.35
IN AVG 3.48
Rank #274 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -20%-33%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $45.5k
Rank #1 / 278
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 23.3
Rank #11 / 278
1.7
Facility 1.7
IN AVG 3.9
Rank #12 / 278
167A+
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 44
Rank #189 / 264
Daviess County Hospital
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $11.1M
Rank #161 / 274
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $5.5M
Rank #227 / 274
34%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 34%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG 50.9%
Rank #260 / 274
155359
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
SNF
Fort Wayne (Northside)
115
Facility 115
IN AVG 119
Rank #118 / 276
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
IN AVG 68%
Rank #125 / 270
+7%
3.30
Facility 3.30
IN AVG 3.48
Rank #146 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -47%-5%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $45.5k
Rank #1 / 278
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 23.3
Rank #25 / 278
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 3.9
Rank #18 / 278
-84-
64
Facility 64
IN AVG 44
Rank #76 / 264
Hendricks County Hospital
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $11.1M
Rank #158 / 274
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG $5.5M
Rank #130 / 274
55%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 55%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG 50.9%
Rank #67 / 274
155266

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other IN nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Indiana

Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne is in Fort Wayne, Indiana. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Residential care support

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Income limit
The Division of Family Resources assesses income and resident liability.

Eligibility

General
Residents accepted by RCAP in contracted licensed residential-care facilities or county homes, with care needs appropriate for residential care.
IN specifics
State-funded RCAP requires an approved facility contract.

What it provides

  • Assistance with room; board; laundry and care coordination at an approved per-diem rate; after any resident liability.
Cash support · veterans

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

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IN specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home & community support

Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver (former A&D for age 60+)

Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver

Eligibility

General
Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver serves eligible people age 60 or older; people age 59 or younger use the separate Health and Wellness Waiver. Both require applicable Medicaid and waiver eligibility.
IN specifics
A&D split on July 1, 2024.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community services as an alternative to nursing-facility care; coverage is based on each successor waiver and assessed service plan.
In-home & community support

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Income limit
No income limit; income-based cost sharing may apply.
Asset limit
$250,000 asset ceiling with an additional $20,000 exclusion from countable assets; asset-based cost sharing may apply.

Eligibility

General
Applicants age 60 or older or with a disability who are at risk of losing independence; CHOICE cannot replace other available funding for the same needs.
IN specifics
Administered through Indiana Area Agencies on Aging.

What it provides

  • Home/community supports such as adult day services; homemaker services and respite; according to the approved plan.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Indiana)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Returning home

Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Indiana Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Eligibility

General
Residents of a qualifying institution for at least 60 consecutive days who have Indiana Medicaid at least one day before discharge, can be served safely in the community and qualify for a partnering funding program.

What it provides

  • Transition assistance; help finding housing and arranging medical; rehabilitation and home-health supports; followed by case management during a 365-day participation period.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IN specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne in a walkable area?
Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 Are pets allowed at Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne?
No, Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne has a no-pet policy.
03 Are there photos of Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne provide?
Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne offers Nursing Home & Assisted Living.
05 What is the address of Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne?
Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne is located at 10501 Corporate Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845.
06 What is the phone number of Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne?
(260) 486-3001 will put you in contact with the team at Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne.
07 Is Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Signature HealthCARE of Fort Wayne is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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