GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center has received a Trust Grade of B+, indicating that it is above average and recommended for families considering nursing home options. The facility ranks #38 out of 505 nursing homes in Indiana, placing it in the top half of all state facilities, and #6 out of 29 in Allen County, meaning only five local options are better. While the facility shows an improving trend with the number of issues decreasing from three in 2024 to one in 2025, it still has notable weaknesses, such as a concerning staff turnover rate of 65%, significantly above the state average. Recent inspector findings include a serious incident where a resident developed severe pressure injuries due to inadequate care, as well as concerns about the misappropriation of a resident's property by a staff member and issues with the availability of self-catheterization supplies. Despite these concerns, the facility has no fines on record and offers good quality measures, indicating strengths alongside its challenges.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Indiana
- #38/505
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 65% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Indiana. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ○ Average
- 9 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
19pts above Indiana avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
17 points above Indiana average of 48%
The Ugly 9 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0602
(Tag F0602)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to the ensure residents were free from misappropriation of property for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident B).
Findings include:
Resident B...
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Oct 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure safety of intermittent self-catheterization for 1 of 1 resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper assessments and to maintain consistent communication ...
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Jul 2024
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure services were effectively provided a resident admitted witho...
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Oct 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident assessment was completed after a change in statusfor...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0742
(Tag F0742)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to monitor behaviors, assure staff awareness of behaviors ...
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Dec 2022
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. During an observation on 11/28/22 at 11:43 AM, Resident 311 was observed lying in bed with a cervical collar over her mouth. ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen tubing was changed in 2 of 2 residents r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff were educated regarding cervical collar ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 9 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • 65% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Staffed?
CMS rates GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 65%, which is 19 percentage points above the Indiana average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center?
State health inspectors documented 9 deficiencies at GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 8 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center?
GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 82 certified beds and approximately 52 residents (about 63% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
How Does Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (65%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER is high. At 65%, the facility is 19 percentage points above the Indiana average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center Ever Fined?
GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center on Any Federal Watch List?
GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.