LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES

Lutheran Life Villages is a nursing care facility located at 9802 Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana (zip code 46825), within Allen County. The facility operates 84 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit, church-related organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several dimensions. Lutheran Life Villages holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating on the five-point scale. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting findings from state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 stars, representing the middle point of the scale and indicating staffing levels that are near average relative to other certified facilities. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest available, based on clinical data reported for residents across multiple care categories. In terms of payment options, Lutheran Life Villages accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to residents whose care may be covered under either federal program. Families and individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (260) 469-0600 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared to national benchmarks, Lutheran Life Villages performs above average in several categories. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it well above that midpoint. The quality measure rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds the national average, while the health inspection rating of 4 stars is also above average. The staffing rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average, indicating that staffing levels are comparable to those found at many other certified nursing facilities across the country. This combination of ratings provides a factual reference point for those researching nursing care options in the Fort Wayne area.