Complaint Investigation

Lutheran Life Villages

May 29, 2025 · Fort Wayne, IN · 6701 S Anthony Blvd

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 120

Provider ID 155586

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Inspection Summary

LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES in FORT WAYNE, IN — inspection on May 29, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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

FF 0684

Electronic Medical Record-Physician Orders: Practitioners will enter orders directly into the EMR to provide timely resident care

Minimal harm or physician to any nurse .The nurse should provide, to the practitioner, any additional information needed for Few additional care plan problem or augmenting an existing problem .Acknowledging/noting orders takes place in affected

F 0684 Electronic Medical Record-Physician Orders: Practitioners will enter orders directly into the EMR to provide timely resident care .Physician orders shall be written in a manner to clearly convey the intent of the

potential for actual harm the practitioner to write an effective order .The nurse is required to electronically acknowledge orders.

The nurse should review the order for clarity and completeness, making an entry into the nurse notes, adding an

the EMR

This Citation relates to Complaint IN00460004.

3.1-37

155586

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in FORT WAYNE, IN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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