2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fort Wayne, IN
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4430 Elsdale Dr, Fort Wayne, IN
(260) 485-8157
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
78
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
American Senior Communities
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-10-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.83
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.30
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.46
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.96
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.6
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.5
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.7% |
93.6%
3.1 pts better
|
93.4%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
95.4%
1.8 pts better
|
95.5%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.8% |
3.8%
2 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 15.3% |
24.6%
9.3 pts better
|
11.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% |
5.6%
3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.6% |
23.5%
7.9 pts better
|
19.6%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.9% |
14.8%
5.9 pts better
|
16.7%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.8% |
13.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.6% |
11.7%
5.1 pts better
|
14.9%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
1.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.5% |
24.2%
5.7 pts better
|
19.8%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.5% |
4.1%
2.6 pts better
|
5.1%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.7% |
81.6%
11.1 pts better
|
81.7%
11 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.5% |
10.5%
7 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
1.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
79.0%
14.3 pts better
|
79.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 53.4% |
22.4%
31 pts worse
|
23.9%
29.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-06
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-05-22
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-22
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2023-05-22
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-05-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-05-22
Inspection history
Health
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected 2025-11-20
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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