Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
1649 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is a nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 13, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since May 17, 20247 (Indiana average 23)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 13, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on March 13, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 3 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.
Health inspection on January 21, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on April 24, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on April 24, 2025
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
Citation E0037. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
Citation K0300. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 17, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 17, 2024
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0753. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation E0041. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (260) 422-8520
- Last standard health inspection
- March 13, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 115
- Residents per day, on average
- 83.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Hendricks County Hospital
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (7 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- FENOUGHTY, DEANNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/10/2023
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- GENTRY, HOLLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
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- HENRY, TERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/06/2025
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- THURMOND, JOANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
- VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, THOMASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2018
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Fort Wayne last inspected?
CMS lists March 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Fort Wayne have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since May 17, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Fort Wayne been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Fort Wayne?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Fort Wayne a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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