WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility has a Trust Grade of C+, indicating it is slightly above average but not outstanding. In terms of rankings, it stands at #306 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the bottom half, and #22 out of 29 in Allen County, meaning only a few local options are rated higher. The facility has shown improvement in recent years, reducing issues from five in 2024 to four in 2025. Staffing is a concern here, with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 50%, which is about average for the state. However, the facility has no fines, which is a positive sign, and it offers more RN coverage than many other facilities, helping to catch potential problems. Despite these strengths, there are notable weaknesses. Recent inspections revealed specific concerns, such as medications not being labeled with opened dates, which could risk residents receiving expired medications. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain proper sanitation in the kitchen, with observations of food equipment and surfaces being unclean. Overall, while there are areas of improvement and some strengths, families should weigh these concerns carefully when considering this facility for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Indiana
- #306/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 50% 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 33 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Indiana. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-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
Near Indiana average (3.1)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 14 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure facial hair was trimmed for 2 of 2 residents reviewed. (Resident 2 and Resident 11)
Findings include:
1)During an obse...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the tacitly failed to ensure a resident maintained their weight for 1 of 4 residents reviewed. (Resident 2).
Findings include:
Resident 2's record re...
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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** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure medications were labeled with opened dates. For ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain temperature logs for cooked foods, refrigerators, freezers, and the dishwasher throughout the month of June 2025. 38 ...
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Sept 2024
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
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders regarding weight monitoring for 2 of 16 residents reviewed (Resident 10 and Resident 6).
Findings include:
1) Resi...
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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 monitor side effects of antipsychotic medication for 1 of 5 residents reviewed. (Resident 20).
Findings include:
A Record review began on 8...
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Apr 2024
2 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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure identification, assessment and follow up for acute changes in resident's condition following 2 falls for 1 resident reviewed (Reside...
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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
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure triggers were identified and resident specific approaches initiated in providing trauma informed care for 1 of 1 reside...
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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 from abuse for 1 of 3 residents reviewed...
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Sept 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 F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement individualized interventions for dementia care to support psychosocial well-being and address aggressive...
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Aug 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
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 communication of code status for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. (...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, and interview, the facility failed to ensure kitchen sanitation was maintained for 40 of 41 residents who resided at the facility and ate their meals prepared in the kitchen.
F...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0865
(Tag F0865)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a process was in place to identify and correct quality deficiencies for 41 of 41 residents currently residing in the facility.
Findi...
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Nov 2022
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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement fall interventions and update the care plans to prevent further falls for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident U and ...
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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 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.
- • 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The Staffed?
CMS rates WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 50%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 57%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
State health inspectors documented 14 deficiencies at WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE during 2022 to 2025. These included: 14 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE 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 INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 77 certified beds and approximately 40 residents (about 52% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
How Does Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's overall rating (3 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (50%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
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 Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE 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 3-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The Stick Around?
WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has a staff turnover rate of 50%, 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 Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The Ever Fined?
WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE 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 Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The on Any Federal Watch List?
WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE 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.