Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155828) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 209-6279 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne reports total nurse staffing of about 4.40 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 14.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne is a county government-owned nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 2015. The facility has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 60.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 14.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines and $0.00 in total federal fines for this facility, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased federal inspection oversight.
No ownership change has been reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 14.8% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS reports 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Pointe Of Fort Wayne has 68 certified beds with an average daily census of 60.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by county government (Government - County ownership); no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 5, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (5 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2602096279 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2602096279 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155828?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.