5250 Heritage Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 · Allen County
Experience joyful living at Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. Our vibrant community offers active senior lifestyles with various services, amenities, and care levels. Explore more about our Life Plan Community today.
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Typically 87% full (59 of 68 beds occupied on an average day).
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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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Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, IN, with 68 certified beds and an average of about 59 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.46 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
None noted in the public data.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,000–$11,300/mo (median $9,350) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,260–$7,210/mo (median $5,320) | 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 (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
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.
5250 Heritage Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN
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Talk to an advisor about this communityHeritage Pointe of Fort Wayne 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 Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 17.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 87% full (59 of 68 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 68 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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