LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne holds a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #60 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the top half, and #9 out of 29 in Allen County, meaning only a few local options are better. The facility's trend is stable, with one issue noted in both 2024 and 2025, but staffing is a concern with a turnover rate of 59%, higher than the Indiana average. Although there are no fines on record, which is a positive sign, some specific incidents raised concerns; for example, a resident's oxygen was set incorrectly, and the refrigerator for food storage was found dirty with no temperature log present. Overall, while the facility excels in some areas like RN coverage and health inspections, these identified weaknesses warrant consideration.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Indiana
- #60/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 59% 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 53 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Indiana. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
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
13pts above Indiana avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
11 points above Indiana average of 48%
The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
1 deficiency
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
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow physician orders for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. (Resident 11).
Findings include:
An observation, on 4/21/25 at 10:38 AM...
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May 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
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 vision concerns were addressed for 1 of 1 residents reviewed ...
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May 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure unit pantry refrigerator cleanliness and temper...
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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+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • 59% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Life Of Fort Wayne's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE 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 Life Of Fort Wayne Staffed?
CMS rates LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 59%, which is 13 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 Life Of Fort Wayne?
State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE during 2023 to 2025. These included: 3 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Life Of Fort Wayne?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE 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 LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 115 certified beds and approximately 81 residents (about 70% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
How Does Life Of Fort Wayne Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (59%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Life Of Fort Wayne?
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 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?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Life Of Fort Wayne Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE 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 Life Of Fort Wayne Stick Around?
Staff turnover at LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE is high. At 59%, the facility is 13 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 Life Of Fort Wayne Ever Fined?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE 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 Life Of Fort Wayne on Any Federal Watch List?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE 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.