WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility is a licensed skilled nursing facility located at 5544 E State Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County, ZIP 46815). The facility operates 77 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the national average for skilled nursing facilities. The CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System evaluates facilities across three primary domains. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting results from state inspections covering regulatory compliance and citation history. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to peer facilities nationally, based on reported registered nurse hours and total nursing staff hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, corresponding to the national average across the clinical indicators used by CMS to assess resident outcomes and care processes. The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families considering placement should contact the facility directly at (260) 749-9506 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When placed in the context of national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile across its rated categories. Its overall 3-star rating aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars for skilled nursing facilities. The staffing domain, rated at 4 stars, represents a relative strength, suggesting that the facility allocates nursing resources above what is typical nationally. The health inspection and quality measure domains, each rated at 3 stars, are consistent with national norms but do not indicate performance above average in those areas. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and individual quality measure scores, to support informed decision-making.