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WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (FORT WAYNE, Indiana)

5544 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, Indiana 46815

Phone: 2607499506

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
77
Avg Residents/Day
52.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Allen
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIndiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.440.68-0.24
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.873.73+0.14
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.6/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover65.2%45.9%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-10Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-10Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-12Resident 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
2025-07-02Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-16Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

30 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-17Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-17Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-17Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-17Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-02Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Egress DeficienciesConform to length requirements for dead end corridors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Smoke DeficienciesConstruct fire resistant interior walls.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-04Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-04Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-04Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-16Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate 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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