LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE

Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is a skilled nursing facility located at 1649 Spy Run Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana (ZIP code 46805), within Allen County. The facility operates 115 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Life Care Center of Fort Wayne holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 5 out of 5, indicating a strong performance in that category relative to peers. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting outcomes data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health indicators. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and care staff relative to the resident census. Staffing ratings account for both total staffing hours and the consistency of staff assignments over time. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Life Care Center of Fort Wayne accepts residents whose care costs are covered by either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements. Individuals considering this facility are advised to verify current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility or the relevant government agencies. When viewed against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 5-star rating, health inspection rating of 5, and quality measure rating of 5 all exceed the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 2 out of 5, however, is below average, which may be a relevant data point for those comparing facilities on the basis of nurse-to-resident ratios or staff continuity. Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is one of multiple skilled nursing facilities serving the Fort Wayne metropolitan area, and CMS data for all facilities is publicly available through the Medicare Care Compare tool for side-by-side comparisons.