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WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

5544 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Indiana nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Fort Wayne location.

Staffing at Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The is near the national average, with 3.98 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.98 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.20 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.39 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Nov 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Nov 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jul 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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.
    Jul 1, 2025 · 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 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 27.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 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
77
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7