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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 174th out of 267 homes in Indiana.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 41m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 12m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 22m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 1m per day | ▼ 75% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
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.
| 23m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #248 / 267Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 248th out of 267 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administrated by Cindy Lawson.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 5 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
26 total visits · Indiana avg: 19
Ranked 287th of 388 in Indiana
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Indiana average: 5 complaints
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 34 citations
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 36 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on April 16, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to emergency preparedness and life safety code compliance, including issues with sprinkler system maintenance and emergency power testing, as well as resident care concerns such as fall prevention, medication monitoring, and trauma-informed care. Complaint investigations generally resulted in no deficiencies, though some substantiated complaints led to citations for verbal abuse and inadequate dementia care interventions. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement in correcting previously cited deficiencies, particularly in emergency preparedness and complaint-related issues.
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 12, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 12, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Nov 12, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 02, 2025
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.
The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility is located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
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88.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from FORT WAYNE's city center to The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
2179387% better than Indiana averageIndiana average ratio: 0.00:1
0% compared with Indiana averageIndiana average: 7.7 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
0 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,089 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 0 | 17 | 4,250 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,740 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,268 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,584 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 19 | 0 | 19 | 1,354 | 90 | 99% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 667 | 65 | 71% | 10.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 522 | 67 | 74% | 5.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 272 | 58 | 64% | 4.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 119 | 41 | 45% | 2.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 102 | 45 | 49% | 2.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 74 | 33 | 36% | 2.2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
39Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.5
57% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.0
29% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.1%
92% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.2%
13% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.7%
9% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.9%
26% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.5%
95% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
43% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.1%
78% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
38.4%
59% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.1%
21% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.1%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.2%
5% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.6%
17% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
82% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
69.0%
13% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
42.5%
90% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 22.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
14.3%
36% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 10.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
41.4%
23% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.9%
7% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
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Heather Hailey is the Director of Nursing at The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility.
The legal owner and operator of The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility is Johnson Memorial Hospital.
The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000214-1.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on February 28, 2026.
The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 39%.
Cindy Lawson is the administrator of The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility.
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