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LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (FORT WAYNE, Indiana)

1649 SPY RUN AVENUE, FORT WAYNE, Indiana 46805

Phone: 2604228520

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
115
Avg Residents/Day
83.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Allen
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIndiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.610.68-0.06
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.663.73-0.07
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.6/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover54.7%45.9%-

Health Citation History

7 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

24 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-13Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-24Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-17Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-17Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-17Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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