9802 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · Allen County
An innovative new direction in neighborhood living. Northeast Indiana's first pocket neighborhood for active adults ages 55+.
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Typically 92% full (77 of 84 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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Lutheran Life Villages is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, IN, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 77 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.19 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency 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 |
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 (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
9802 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN
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Talk to an advisor about this communityLutheran Life Villages 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 Lutheran Life Villages 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Lutheran Life Villages has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 92% full (77 of 84 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 84 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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