Worth Considering
15
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Fort Wayne, Indiana
15 of 26 nursing homes in Fort Wayne (58%) meet our strict criteria. The Indiana statewide average is 29%.
15 recommended · 4 caution · 7 avoid · data
City Average
3.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
2,786
across 26 facilities
High Risk Facilities
7
4 Grade F
$398,523 in combined fines
Zero Fines
20
/26
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 15?
The nursing home market in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is strong, with 26 total facilities and 58% recommended. Families should be aware that while the top-rated facility, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, boasts an A+ rating, there are seven facilities with a total of $391,181 in fines to consider.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE (95) — Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an excellent CMS 5-star rating. With a Grade A+ and no fines, this county-owned facility offers exceptional care in a cozy environment with just 68 beds, ensuring personalized attention for residents.
- 2 LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES (93) — Lutheran Life Villages stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a top CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit corporation, it focuses on community-driven care, providing a nurturing environment for its 120 residents, all while maintaining a commendable Grade A and zero fines.
- 3 HERITAGE PARK (90) — Heritage Park is recognized for its excellent care, achieving a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. With a Grade A and no fines, this county-owned facility accommodates 180 residents, ensuring a supportive community atmosphere.
- 4 BETHLEHEM WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION (90) — Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a 5-star CMS rating. This for-profit facility, which has zero fines, offers quality care for 90 residents, reflected in its solid Grade A performance.
- 5 COVENTRY MEADOWS (90) — Coventry Meadows is a standout facility with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This county-owned facility, with a Grade A and no fines, provides exceptional care for 150 residents in a welcoming environment.
- 6 LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES (90) — Lutheran Life Villages shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating, showcasing its commitment to community-focused care. As a non-profit church-related facility with zero fines, it provides a safe and nurturing environment for its 84 residents.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 7 SUMMIT CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION (85) — Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation offers quality care with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5-star CMS rating. This for-profit facility, accommodating 93 residents, maintains a Grade B+ and has no fines, ensuring a reliable choice for care.
- 8 LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE (85) — Life Care Center of Fort Wayne achieves a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5-star CMS rating. This for-profit facility has a Grade B+ and zero fines, providing care for 115 residents in a well-maintained setting.
- 9 SAINT ANNE HOME (85) — Saint Anne Home delivers compassionate care with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit church-related facility with a Grade B+ and no fines, it offers a supportive environment for 166 residents.
- 10 TOWNE HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (85) — Towne House Retirement Community is a community-focused facility with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This non-profit corporation, with a Grade B+ and no fines, caters to 32 residents, fostering a close-knit atmosphere.
- 11 ENGLEWOOD HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER (85) — Englewood Health & Rehabilitation Center provides excellent care with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit corporation with zero fines, it maintains a Grade B+ while serving 64 residents with dedication.
- 12 GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER (80) — Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center excels with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This for-profit facility, which has no fines, offers quality care for 82 residents, reflected in its Grade B+ performance.
- 13 CANTERBURY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (80) — Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center earns a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. With a Grade B+ and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides care for 142 residents in a supportive environment.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 14 MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE (75) — Majestic Care of Fort Wayne provides reliable care with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating. This for-profit facility, accommodating 70 residents, maintains a Grade B and has no fines, making it a commendable choice.
- 15 ASHTON CREEK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (75) — Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center offers quality services with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating. This non-profit facility, which serves 139 residents, has a Grade B and zero fines, ensuring a caring environment.
The other 11 Fort Wayne facilities didn't qualify — 7 carry Grade D or F ratings and 6 have fines totaling $398K.
Recommended
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an excellent CMS 5-star rating. With a Grade A+ and no fines, this county-owned facility offers exceptional care in a cozy environment with just 68 beds, ensuring personalized attention for residents.
Lutheran Life Villages stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a top CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit corporation, it focuses on community-driven care, providing a nurturing environment for its 120 residents, all while maintaining a commendable Grade A and zero fines.
Heritage Park is recognized for its excellent care, achieving a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. With a Grade A and no fines, this county-owned facility accommodates 180 residents, ensuring a supportive community atmosphere.
Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a 5-star CMS rating. This for-profit facility, which has zero fines, offers quality care for 90 residents, reflected in its solid Grade A performance.
Coventry Meadows is a standout facility with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This county-owned facility, with a Grade A and no fines, provides exceptional care for 150 residents in a welcoming environment.
Lutheran Life Villages shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5-star rating, showcasing its commitment to community-focused care. As a non-profit church-related facility with zero fines, it provides a safe and nurturing environment for its 84 residents.
Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation offers quality care with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5-star CMS rating. This for-profit facility, accommodating 93 residents, maintains a Grade B+ and has no fines, ensuring a reliable choice for care.
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne achieves a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5-star CMS rating. This for-profit facility has a Grade B+ and zero fines, providing care for 115 residents in a well-maintained setting.
Saint Anne Home delivers compassionate care with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit church-related facility with a Grade B+ and no fines, it offers a supportive environment for 166 residents.
Towne House Retirement Community is a community-focused facility with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This non-profit corporation, with a Grade B+ and no fines, caters to 32 residents, fostering a close-knit atmosphere.
Englewood Health & Rehabilitation Center provides excellent care with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. As a non-profit corporation with zero fines, it maintains a Grade B+ while serving 64 residents with dedication.
B+
80
Trust Score
Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center excels with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. This for-profit facility, which has no fines, offers quality care for 82 residents, reflected in its Grade B+ performance.
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center earns a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5-star rating. With a Grade B+ and zero fines, this for-profit facility provides care for 142 residents in a supportive environment.
Majestic Care of Fort Wayne provides reliable care with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating. This for-profit facility, accommodating 70 residents, maintains a Grade B and has no fines, making it a commendable choice.
Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center offers quality services with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4-star rating. This non-profit facility, which serves 139 residents, has a Grade B and zero fines, ensuring a caring environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Fort Wayne Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 11?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 4 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 6 Have fines totaling $398,523
- Low-scoring facilities
- 7 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 4 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Fort Wayne Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Fort Wayne's city average is 3.7 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
6 of 26 Fort Wayne facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Fort Wayne avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Fort Wayne facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Fort Wayne, IN are recommended?
15 of 26 nursing homes in Fort Wayne (58%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Fort Wayne "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Fort Wayne?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.