MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Majestic Care of Fort Wayne has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice among nursing homes, offering solid care but with room for improvement. It ranks #158 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the top half, and #16 out of 29 in Allen County, meaning only a few local options are better. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 3 in 2023 to 5 in 2024. Staffing is a concern, rated at only 1 out of 5 stars, although the turnover rate of 44% is slightly below the state average. While the facility has not incurred any fines, it has had serious incidents, including a medication error that contributed to a resident's hospitalization and a reported incident of potential abuse that was difficult to verify. Overall, while Majestic Care of Fort Wayne has strengths in quality measures and no fines, families should be aware of the staffing issues and recent incidents that raise concerns about resident safety.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Indiana
- #158/505
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near Indiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 20 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Indiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 8 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
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below Indiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record
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
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents reviewed were free from a significant medication error. This error resulted in a change of condition and hospitaliz...
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Jun 2024
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
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe medication administration was completed resulting in medication error for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resident E)
Finding inclu...
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Jan 2024
3 deficiencies
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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 4 residents reviewed were free from abuse. (Resident 22)
Findings include:
During an interview with Resident 22 on 1/8/24 at 10:...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents with trauma had triggers identified for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident 18, Resident 58, & Resident 270).
Findings inc...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate reporting to the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system regarding Nursing hours for third quarter 2023.
Findings include:
A re...
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Aug 2023
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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure facility abuse protocols were implemented for 1 of 3 incidents reviewed. (Resident B)
Findings include:
On 8/24/2023 at 9:45 AM, a r...
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Jun 2023
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 F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record reviews the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents reviewed was treated with dignity and respect. (Resident B)
Findings include:
On 6/26/2023 at 10:15 A.M., Review of...
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Jan 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure adverse side effects and effectiveness of medication were monitored for 3 of 8 residents reviewed. (Resident 55, and Resident 12)
Fi...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 44% turnover. Below Indiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 8 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered 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 Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne Staffed?
CMS rates MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne?
State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE during 2023 to 2024. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 6 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne?
MAJESTIC CARE 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 MAJESTIC CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 70 certified beds and approximately 69 residents (about 99% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
How Does Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MAJESTIC CARE 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 4-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 Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne Stick Around?
MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE has a staff turnover rate of 44%, which is about average for Indiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne Ever Fined?
MAJESTIC CARE 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 Majestic Care Of Fort Wayne on Any Federal Watch List?
MAJESTIC CARE 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.