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LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE

1649 SPY RUN AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
Score: 92 / 100

Among nursing homes in Indiana, Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne stands out with an A grade and a score of 92 out of 100. It ranks in the 97th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne is near the national average, with 3.62 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.16 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.81 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Jan 20, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jan 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Apr 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 92 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
115
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2