Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155266) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 422-8520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.58, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne is a 115-certified-bed nursing home in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, with an average of 83.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1985. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.58, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.80. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged by CMS, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.58, including 0.80 RN hours, with a 54.4% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 115 certified beds and an average daily population of 83.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2604228520 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2604228520 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155266?state=IN.
Was there a recent change in ownership that might affect the ratings shown?
No, CMS data indicates there has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months.
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.