Byron Health Center
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155364) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (260) 637-3166 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Byron Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Byron Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 1.19 hours per resident per day, with only 0.10 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
Byron Health Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,281.00 and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Byron Health Center is a 120-certified-bed nursing home in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, with an average of 100.3 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit (other) provider and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 2, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, Byron Health Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 1.19 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of just 0.10 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%, a measure families may want to weigh alongside the 1-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00 and no payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for Byron Health Center. There is no record of a chain affiliation or an ownership change in the past 12 months in this data set.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific data fields provided and the corresponding CMS data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Byron Health Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Byron Health Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 1.19 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at only 0.10 per resident per day, and turnover is 45.3%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,281.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Byron Health Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Byron Health Center has 120 certified beds and an average of 100.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (other) facility; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Byron Health Center has been certified since August 2, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Byron Health Center scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 260-637-3166 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
Specific tour guidance isn't part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 260-637-3166 to arrange a visit and confirm details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155364?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.