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HomeIndianaLife Care Center of Fort Wayne

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne

1649 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 468052604228520WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(67 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
115
certified

How Life Care Center of Fort Wayne Compares in Indiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IN average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IN average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IN average
2.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.58 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.80 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
54.4%
IN average
45.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Indiana average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Indiana average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.80 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.66.
Staff turnover is 54.4%, higher than the Indiana average of 45.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Apr 24, 2025
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 13, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Indiana median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Indiana median
Allen County 65+
58,170
15.1% of county
County Population
385,456
Allen County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana with 115 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
115
Avg Residents/Day
83.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Allen
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
16.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: May 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.58 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.18 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
54.4%
RN Turnover
65.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GENTRY, MARKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
STARKEY, TYLERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WAITE, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WHICKER, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
FENOUGHTY, DEANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2018
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2018
FENOUGHTY, DEANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
GENTRY, HOLLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
HENRY, TERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
THURMOND, JOANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
GENTRY, MARKTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
STARKEY, TYLERTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WAITE, JOHNTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WHICKER, TIMOTHYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2018
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITALADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2025
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 14, 2025
GENTRY, HOLLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Fort Wayne and nearby alternatives.

All Indiana facilities
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fort Wayne, IN4,752 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Saint Anne Home
Fort Wayne, IN1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
Fort Wayne, IN1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Byron Health Center
Fort Wayne, IN1.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,281
Heritage Park
Fort Wayne, IN2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN2.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Current facility
—5/54/52/5None recorded
Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fort Wayne, IN
4,752 ft5/54/52/5None recorded
Saint Anne Home
Fort Wayne, IN
1.3 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
Fort Wayne, IN
1.6 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Byron Health Center
Fort Wayne, IN
1.7 mi1/52/51/5$8,281
Heritage Park
Fort Wayne, IN
2.0 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
2.1 mi3/53/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?▾
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Fort Wayne cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Indiana is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Fort Wayne participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Fort Wayne had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 13, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?▾
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne provides 3.58 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.54 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 54.4%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Fort Wayne have?▾
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne has 115 certified beds with an average of 83.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana, including 6 in Fort Wayne. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Fort Wayne has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 67 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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