1661 Beacon Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · Allen County
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Typically 83% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Byron Health Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, IN, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 100 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $12,740 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,000–$11,300/mo (median $9,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fort Wayne prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-19 | Fine | $12,740 |
1661 Beacon Street, Fort Wayne, IN
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Talk to an advisor about this communityByron Health Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Fort Wayne, IN area typically runs $8,000–$11,300 per month (median $9,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Byron Health Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Byron Health Center has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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