Fort Wayne, IN

Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1649 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN

(260) 422-8520

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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

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

115

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1985-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.07

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.39

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.16

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.22

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

58%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.7	1.6 0.9 pts better	1.9 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	1.5 0.5 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	92.3%	93.6% 1.3 pts worse	93.4% 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.5%	95.4% 2.1 pts better	95.5% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.4%	3.8% 0.6 pts worse	3.3% 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	19.3%	24.6% 5.3 pts better	11.4% 7.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.2%	5.6% 2.4 pts better	5.4% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	18.6%	23.5% 4.9 pts better	19.6% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	18.9%	14.8% 4.1 pts worse	16.7% 2.2 pts worse	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	5.8%	13.3% 7.5 pts better	16.3% 10.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	5.9%	11.7% 5.8 pts better	14.9% 9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.7%	0.4% 0.3 pts worse	1.0% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	24.7%	24.2% 0.5 pts worse	19.8% 4.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	9.3%	4.1% 5.2 pts worse	5.1% 4.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	77.2%	81.6% 4.4 pts worse	81.7% 4.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.0%	1.3% 0.7 pts worse	1.6% 0.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	76.5%	79.0% 2.5 pts worse	79.7% 3.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-24 · Fire 2025-04-24

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-17 · Fire 2024-05-17

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

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

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-06-13

C · Minimal harm 2025-04-24

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-06-13

C · Minimal harm 2025-04-24

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-07-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-07-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2024-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2024-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-15

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-17

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-07-15

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-17

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-15

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

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-05

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

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-07-05

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

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-07-05

C · Minimal harm 2023-05-03

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-07-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-17

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-06-14

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

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-05-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Hendricks County Hospital

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 44 facilities 2018-08-01

Fenoughty, Deanna