Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne
Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne is a 5-star rated nursing home in Fort Wayne, IN with 115 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 5/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 55 health violations on record. Federal fines total $23,964 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: April 24, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Indiana public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2019 1 penalties totaling $23,964
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024 1 violations
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
2023 1 violations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2022 4 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
2021 5 violations
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 5 violations
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2019 12 violations
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
2018 15 violations
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2017 11 violations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves.
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne
- What violations has Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne received?
- Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne has 55 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne?
- Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne safe?
- Safety at Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne?
- Phone: (260) 422-8520. Address: 1649 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne offer?
- Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne is a skilled nursing facility with 115 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Fort Wayne, IN?
- Compare Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne with other nursing homes in Fort Wayne, IN on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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