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Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center

4180 Sage Bluff Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 · Allen County

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67
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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 61% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Wayne

Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, IN, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 51 residents per day. It operates as part of the Saber Healthcare Group network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.85 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 69.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.56 hrs/resident/day)
  • High staff turnover (69.6%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Fort Wayne for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
84
Avg. residents/day
51
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
155827

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.56
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.85
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
69.6%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
1
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-09-10
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
None

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-21Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-05-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-03-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

2025-03-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2024-11-07Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2024-11-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

2024-11-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

2024-11-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

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.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Fitness center
  • Wellness programs
  • Housekeeping & laundry
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths
  • 24-hour staff

Location

4180 Sage Bluff Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center

How much does Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center cost?

Sage Bluff Health and Rehab 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.

What is Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center?

Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 69.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center?

Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center have availability?

Typically 61% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center offer?

Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center in Fort Wayne, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 84 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Fort Wayne.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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