5544 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 · Allen County
Rehabilitation and skilled nursing center. Dedicated to providing you with exceptional care. Short-term or long-term, you will see lifelong results.
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Typically 48% 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.
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Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, IN, with 77 certified beds and an average of about 37 residents per day. It operates as part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.47 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.87 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 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.
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 (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
5544 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
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Talk to an advisor about this communityWaters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the 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 Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 48% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the in Fort Wayne, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 77 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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