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Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center

4180 Sage Bluff Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  4. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER.

  5. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. Health inspection on January 21, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  9. Fire safety inspection on September 10, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 2026.

    • 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 January 1, 2026.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 1, 2026.

    • Citation K0522. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an externally vented heating system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 1, 2026.

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  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. Health inspection on May 22, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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  12. Health inspection on March 24, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0675. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  14. Health inspection on November 7, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 December 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on November 7, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

    • 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 January 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

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  16. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  17. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  18. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  19. Health inspection on July 23, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.

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  20. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  21. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  22. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  23. Health inspection on January 5, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.

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  24. Health inspection on December 11, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2024.

    • Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2024.

    • Citation F0743. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2024.

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  25. Fire safety inspection on December 11, 2023

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 February 4, 2024.

    • Citation K0226. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2024.

    • 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 February 4, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 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 February 4, 2024.

    • Citation K0346. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2024.

    • Citation K0354. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(260) 443-7300
Last standard health inspection
September 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
84
Residents per day, on average
55.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Major Hospital
Chain
Major Hospital
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (16 vs 23).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center last inspected?

CMS lists September 10, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since December 11, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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