Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
1649 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · (260) 422-8520
For profit - Corporation · 115 certified beds
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 3 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 13, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 13, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 13, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.March 13, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 13, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 21, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.58 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.54 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 115 |
| Average residents per day | 83.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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