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Silver Birch at Cook Road in Fort Wayne provides an affordable and supportive haven where seniors are treated with the utmost care, respect, and compassion. Their barrier-free design ensures seniors can live freely and happily without any restrictions. They also offer easy access to daily conveniences like transportation and retail, and their round-the-clock staff takes care of housekeeping, laundry, medication delivery, and reminders.
The home understands that staying connected with both the residents in the facility and the outside world is vital, which is why they provide fast internet, a private dining room, library, patio, raised gardens, computer lounge, on-site store, and other amenities to keep seniors engaged and open for new connections. Most importantly, regular health checks and emergency call monitors ensure seniors’ safety and well-being as well.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%Silver Birch at Cook Road is legally operated by Cook Road Aal Lp, and administrated by John Pea.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
5 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 5 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 36 | This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 61% better Rank #93 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 93rd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 3.5 | 9 | This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.5 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 61% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.6 | 1.9 | This facility has 68% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 68% better Rank #25 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 25th 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
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 24 | 19 | This facility has 26% more total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (24 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 26% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 21% | 37% | This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (21% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 16% better |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 77% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #198 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 23 | 8 | This facility has 188% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 188% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
6.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Wayne's city center to Silver Birch at Cook Road's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.74 miles to nearest hospital (Fort Wayne Vet Center)
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Silver Birch at Cook Road is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Coventry Meadows Assisted 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.
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
117
Rank
#91 / 437 | No |
17
Facility
17
IN AVG
37
Rank
#410 / 587 | - | 27
Facility
27
IN AVG
8
Rank
#34 / 378 |
84.7%
Facility
84.7%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#63 / 404 | A+ | Kelly Hardy | Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County | Cheryl Flaugh | 28 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#140 / 352 | 17
Facility
17
IN AVG
36
Rank
#111 / 386 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#20 / 386 |
| Silver Birch at Cook Road |
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 (West Cook Road) | 125
Facility
125
IN AVG
117
Rank
#157 / 437 | No |
12
Facility
12
IN AVG
37
Rank
#448 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed | 7
Facility
7
IN AVG
8
Rank
#107 / 378 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#222 / 404 | B- | John Pea | Cook Road Aal LP | Tanisha Cooper Thomas | 23 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#198 / 352 | 14
Facility
14
IN AVG
36
Rank
#93 / 386 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#25 / 386 |
| Heritage Pointe 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.
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 (The Villas At Heritage Lakes) | 110
Facility
110
IN AVG
117
Rank
#210 / 437 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
IN AVG
37
Rank
#553 / 587 | - | - |
51.8%
Facility
51.8%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#317 / 404 | - | Rodney Craft | Adams County Memorial Hospital | Shona Kirkpatrick | 17 | 6
Facility
6
IN AVG
5
Rank
#236 / 352 | 21
Facility
21
IN AVG
36
Rank
#131 / 386 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#38 / 386 |
| Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne |
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 (Bass-Leesburg Civic) | 47
Facility
47
IN AVG
117
Rank
#406 / 437 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
IN AVG
37
Rank
#347 / 587 | - | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
78.7%
Facility
78.7%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#103 / 404 | - | Belinda Branham | Fort Wayne Al, LLC | Sara Buckhalter | 4 | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 352 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
36
Rank
#16 / 386 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#12 / 386 |
| Heritage Park Assisted Living & Garden Homes |
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 | - | Yes |
68
Facility
68
IN AVG
37
Rank
#81 / 587 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Silver Birch at Cook Road is in the West Cook Road neighborhood of Fort Wayne.
Tanisha Cooper Thomas is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch at Cook Road.
The legal owner and operator of Silver Birch at Cook Road is Cook Road Aal Lp.
Silver Birch at Cook Road has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch at Cook Road's license number is 24-014553-1.
According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch at Cook Road's license expires on August 31, 2025.
Silver Birch at Cook Road's occupancy is 65%.
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