Fort Wayne, IN

Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4180 Sage Bluff Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN

(260) 443-7300

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

84

Certified beds

Average residents

48

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Saber Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2015-01-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

126 facilities

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

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.80

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.88

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.79

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.46

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.67

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.95

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.47

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.76

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.30

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.44

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

65%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

10,399

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

Performance score

20.51

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9824

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

2.49

Baseline 7.27% · Performance 7.09% · Measure score 2.49 · Achievement 2.49 · Improvement 0.28

Total nurse turnover

1.51

Baseline 93.85% · Performance 80.00% · Measure score 1.51 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.51

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.15

Baseline 3.58 hours · Performance 3.69 hours · Measure score 2.15 · Achievement 2.15 · Improvement 0.01

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.94%	10.72% 0.8 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 8.2% · Lower 95% interval 6.93%
Discharge to community	56.2%	50.57% 5.6 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 62 · Observed rate 50% · Lower 95% interval 43.82%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.68	1.02 0.3 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	96.15%	95.27% 0.9 pts better	Numerator 25 · Denominator 26
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 26
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	3.85%	2.29% 1.6 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 26 · Adjusted rate 4.07%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	7.09%	7.12% About the same	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 26 · Observed rate 7.69% · Lower 95% interval 3.89%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 78
Staff flu vaccination coverage	27.48%	42% 14.5 pts worse	Numerator 36 · Denominator 131
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	93.7%	93.6% 0.1 pts better	93.4% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.3% · 4Q avg 93.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.4% 4.6 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.8%	3.8% About the same	3.3% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.0%	24.6% 24.6 pts better	11.4% 11.4 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 who lose too much weight	3.2%	5.6% 2.4 pts better	5.4% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21.9%	23.5% 1.6 pts better	19.6% 2.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 24.1% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 21.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	9.9%	14.8% 4.9 pts better	16.7% 6.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 9.9% · 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	22.1%	13.3% 8.8 pts worse	16.3% 5.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 22.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	15.4%	11.7% 3.7 pts worse	14.9% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 32.3% · Q3 14.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 15.4% · 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	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 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 new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	26.1%	24.2% 1.9 pts worse	19.8% 6.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.9% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 35.2% · 4Q avg 26.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.2%	4.1% 1.1 pts worse	5.1% 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.6% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	64.9%	81.6% 16.7 pts worse	81.7% 16.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 72.0% · Q2 65.3% · Q3 70.3% · Q4 52.9% · 4Q avg 64.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	7.1%	10.5% 3.4 pts better	12.0% 4.9 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.1% · Observed 7.4% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.9%	1.3% 0.4 pts better	1.6% 0.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	72.7%	79.0% 6.3 pts worse	79.7% 7 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 72.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	25.9%	22.4% 3.5 pts worse	23.9% 2 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.9% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 20.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-10 · Fire 2025-09-10

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-11-07 · Fire 2024-11-07

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-12-11 · Fire 2023-12-11

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-01-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2026-01-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-01-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2026-01-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

K226 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-02-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-02-04

C · Minimal harm 2023-12-11

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-02-04

C · Minimal harm 2023-12-11

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-02-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

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

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 2026-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-24

F675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-24

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2024-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-23

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-08-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-05

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-11

F743 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.

Corrected 2024-01-05

Penalties and ownership