Kingston Health Center Of Fort Wayne
Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne in FORT WAYNE, IN — inspection on November 20, 2025.
Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
contacted to verify the orders.
After verification of orders the medication list should be sent to the pharmacy.This finding relates to Intake 2653113.3.1-37
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11/20/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne
1010 W Washington Center Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46825
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to follow sanitation methods to maintain a clean environment in the kitchen area. 107 of 107 residents who resided in the facility ate food prepared in the kitchen.Findings include:During an observation, on 11/19/25 at 10:20 AM, 22 plus live gnats were observed in the dining room corner, on the opposite wall from the dishwasher.
There were 3 carts covered in dried yellow and white liquid.
There were also 3 carts of leftover food from breakfast waiting to be washed.
During an interview, on 11/19/25 at 10:21 AM, the Dietary Manager (DM) indicated pest control had treated the gnats and it had resolved.
The DM indicated there had been increased cleaning of the area and the carts were cleaned nightly.
The DM indicated there was no documentation for nightly cart cleaning.
The DM indicated the carts observed in the dining room had not been cleaned nightly based on appearance.
During an interview, on 11/19/25 at 10:37 AM, the Maintenance Director indicated the pest control company had treated the area for gnats last week.A pest control log was provided by the Maintenance Director on 11/19/2025 at 10:37 AM.
The log indicated on 10/31/25 pest control observed fruit flies in the kitchen area. On 11/13/25, the log indicated drain flies were found in the kitchen sinks, there was food over the dishwasher area and the kitchen/dining room area needed improved sanitation.During an interview, on 11/20/25 at 10 AM, the Administrator indicated the carts were not cleaned nightly as required.
The Administrator indicated the area should have been cleaned to maintain sanitation and prevent pests.The was no documentation of regular cleaning to the area or carts.A current policy, dated 10/2024, titled Cleaning and Disinfection of Environment, was provided by the Administrator on 11/20/25 at 10 AM.
The policy indicated surfaces and floors were cleaned on regular basis and when visibly soiled.A current policy, dated 9/2019, titled Cleaning Food Carts, was provided by the Administrator on 11/20/25 at 10 AM.
The policy indicated the food carts were cleaned and sanitized after each use and meal.This finding relates to Intake 2651582.3.1-21(i)(3)
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Building
COMPLETED
11/20/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne
1010 W Washington Center Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46825
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to follow sanitation methods to prevent pests. 107 of 107 residents who resided in the facility ate food prepared in the facility kitchen.Findings include:During an observation on 11/19/25 at 10:20 AM, 22 plus live gnats were observed in the dining room corner, on the opposite wall of the dishwasher.
There were 3 carts covered in dried yellow and white liquid.
There were also 3 carts of leftover food from breakfast waiting to be washed.
During an interview on 11/19/25 at 10:21 AM, the Dietary Manager (DM) indicated pest control had treated the gnats and it had resolved.
The DM indicated there had been increased cleaning of the area and the carts were cleaned nightly.
The DM indicated there was no documentation for nightly cart cleaning.
The DM indicated the carts observed in the dining room had not been cleaned nightly based on appearance.
During an interview, on 11/19/25 at 10:37 AM, the Maintenance Director indicated the pest control company had treated the area for gnats last week.A pest control log was provided by the Maintenance Director on 11/19/2025 at 10:37 AM.
The log indicated on 10/31/25 pest control observed fruit flies in the kitchen area. On 11/13/25, the log indicated drain flies were found in the kitchen sinks, there was food all over the dishwasher area and the kitchen/dining room area needed improved sanitation.
There was no documentation the area had been treated again for the gnats.
During an interview on 11/20/25 at 10 AM, the Administrator indicated the carts were not cleaned nightly as required.
The Administrator indicated the area should have been cleaned to maintain sanitation and prevent pest.The was no documentation of regular cleaning to the area or carts.A current policy, dated 10/2024, titled Cleaning and Disinfection of Environment, was provided by the Administrator on 11/20/25 at 10 AM.
The policy indicated surfaces and floors were cleaned on regular basis and when visibly soiled.A current policy, dated 9/2019, titled Cleaning Food Carts, was provided by the Administrator on 11/20/25 at 10 AM.
The policy indicated the food carts were cleaned and sanitized after each use and meal.This finding relates to Intake 26515823.1-19(f)(4)
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