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BYRON HEALTH CENTER

1661 BEACON STREET, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
Score: 26 / 100

With a score of 26/100, Byron Health Center ranks in the bottom tier of Indiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Recent CMS inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Byron Health Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Jun 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 17, 2025 · 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 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 44.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 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
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7