SAINT ANNE HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Saint Anne Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana has received a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is recommended and above average in quality. It ranks #89 out of 505 nursing homes in Indiana, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide, and #12 out of 29 in Allen County, indicating only 11 local options are better. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 2 in 2024 to 1 in 2025. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting a solid environment, but with a turnover rate of 52%, which is average compared to the state average of 47%. While there have been no fines, which is a positive sign, the home has concerning RN coverage that is lower than 84% of facilities in the state, potentially impacting resident care. However, there are notable weaknesses as well. Recent inspections found issues such as a failure to monitor water temperatures and conduct legionella testing, which could pose health risks. Additionally, kitchen sanitation was not maintained, with evidence of water dripping near clean dishes and food debris found in storage areas. Another incident highlighted inadequate care planning for a resident with a catheter, which raises concerns about the attention to individual care needs. Overall, while Saint Anne Home has strengths in its rankings and staffing, families should be aware of these specific incidents and the importance of monitoring ongoing improvements.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Indiana
- #89/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 52% 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 ○ Average
- Each resident gets 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Indiana. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 18 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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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 staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 18 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure water temperatures in facility storage tanks were monitored and legionella testing was performed routinely. 118 of 118 residents res...
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Aug 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
Deficiency F0602
(Tag F0602)
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 the ensure residents were free from misappropriation of property fo...
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Feb 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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
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 residents were free of physical abuse for 1 of 3 residents re...
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Mar 2023
12 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure privacy for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. (Resident 32)
Findings include:
In an observation on 03/01/23 at 12:58 PM, from th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure acurate assessment for 1 of 26 residents reviewed. (Resident 59).
Findings include:
On 3/1/23 at 10:29 AM, Resident 59's record was ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0675
(Tag F0675)
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 a call light was responded to in a timely mann...
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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** During an observation on 2/28/23 at 11:51 AM, two surveyors standing to the left of Resident 22 attempted to speak to him and re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement standard procedures for pressure ulcer treatment for 1 of 2 residents reviewed. (Resident 64).
Findings include:
Dur...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
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 implement interventions to prevent falls for 2 of 7 re...
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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
Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure oxygen tubing was properly labeled and stored when not in use for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resident 29 and Resident ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
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 provide nonpharmacological interventions and assessmen...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to identify triggers and initiate resident specific appro...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
On 02/29/23 at 3:35 PM, Resident 29's record was reviewed. Diagnoses included neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder, cerebral infarction, mellitus type 2 with diabetic neuropathy, hemiplegia and he...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 6) During an observation at on 2/27/23 at 10:46 AM, Resident 87 was lying in bed. A bottle of Tums chewable antacid tablets was ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure kitchen sanitation was maintained. 101 of 101 residents residing in the facility were served food prepared in the kitch...
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Dec 2022
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 residents were free from staff abuse 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident J).
Findings include:
An Indiana report form, dated 12/8/22...
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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
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse of 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident J).
Findings include:
An Indiana report form, dat...
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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
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident J).
Findings include:
An Indiana report ...
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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
- • 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.
- • 18 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Saint Anne Home's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SAINT ANNE HOME 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 Saint Anne Home Staffed?
CMS rates SAINT ANNE HOME's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 52%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Saint Anne Home?
State health inspectors documented 18 deficiencies at SAINT ANNE HOME during 2022 to 2025. These included: 18 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Saint Anne Home?
SAINT ANNE HOME is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 166 certified beds and approximately 115 residents (about 69% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
How Does Saint Anne Home Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, SAINT ANNE HOME's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (52%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Saint Anne Home?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?"
Is Saint Anne Home Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SAINT ANNE HOME 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 Saint Anne Home Stick Around?
SAINT ANNE HOME has a staff turnover rate of 52%, which is 6 percentage points above the Indiana average of 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 Saint Anne Home Ever Fined?
SAINT ANNE HOME 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 Saint Anne Home on Any Federal Watch List?
SAINT ANNE HOME 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.