Fort Wayne, IN

Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation

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

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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

Facility snapshot

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

Chain footprint

91 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.83

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.30

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.46

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.58

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.12

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.96

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.53

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.77

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.33

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.47

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

45%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

7,961

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

28.26

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9849

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

5.65

Baseline 56.34% · Performance 40.58% · Measure score 5.65 · Achievement 5.65 · Improvement 4.50

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.24 hours · Performance 3.1 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.85%
10.72%
0.9 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 5.13% · Lower 95% interval 5.52%
Discharge to community 48.88%
50.57%
1.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 27 · Observed rate 40.74% · Lower 95% interval 31.63%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.87
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 23 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 96
Staff flu vaccination coverage 48.65%
42%
6.6 pts better
Numerator 90 · Denominator 185
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

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 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 92.4% · Q2 98.5% · Q3 98.6% · Q4 97.2% · 4Q avg 96.7%
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 · 4Q avg 97.2%
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 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 24.2% · Q4 14.7% · 4Q avg 15.3%
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 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.6%
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 · Q1 17.0% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 18.3% · 4Q avg 15.6%
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 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
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 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 15.2% · Q3 12.3% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 13.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 27.0% · Q2 15.5% · Q3 15.9% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 18.5%
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 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 88.6% · Q2 89.5% · Q3 94.2% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 92.7%
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 · Adjusted 17.5% · Observed 18.2% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 93.3%
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 · Adjusted 53.4% · Observed 40.9% · Expected 18.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-19 · Fire 2025-05-19

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-17 · Fire 2024-06-17

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-03 · Fire 2023-05-03

2 health 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 citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-19

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-08-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-08-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2024-08-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-08-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-08-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-05-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-19

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 70 facilities 2003-12-01
American Senior Communities LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 89 facilities 2003-12-01
Babcock, Paul

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 72 facilities 2020-09-30
Dice, Mark

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 64 facilities 2023-06-01
Langhome, Comaron

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-10-28
Morris, Joelyn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-20
Van Camp, Steven

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 86 facilities 2019-09-06

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Health
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Staffing
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