★★★★★CMS 5/532 bedsNon-profit
- Nurse hours
- 5.23 /day
- Staff turnover
- 28%
- Serious cites
- 0
Towne House in Fort Wayne runs on a nonprofit model with 32 certified beds, and the staffing numbers stand out right away: 5.23 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly a third more than the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 14% below its own weekday level, worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays or Sundays. Staff turnover sits at 27.8% against a national average near 46%, which suggests people tend to stay. The inspection record is clean where it matters, five deficiencies total, none at the harm or jeopardy level, none abuse-related, and the most recent inspection was in May 2026. Quality measures score well too, and the health inspection side is as strong as it gets.
★★★★★CMS 5/568 bedsGovernmentMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.40 /day
- Staff turnover
- 15%
- Serious cites
- 0
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne runs on county government ownership, and the numbers show a home that's been steady for a while. Nurse staffing sits at 4.40 hours per resident day, roughly 14% above the national average, and weekend coverage only dips about 8% below its own weekday level, a smaller gap than many places manage. Turnover is the standout: 14.8% against a national average of 45.8%, meaning the people caring for residents largely stick around. The current record shows 5 deficiencies, none at the harm level, though 2 are abuse-related, which is worth asking about directly. The last inspection was January 2026, and both the health inspection and quality measure ratings came back at 5 out of 5.
★★★★★CMS 5/584 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.41 /day
- Staff turnover
- 41%
- Serious cites
- 0
Lutheran Life Villages runs 84 certified beds as a nonprofit, and the numbers hold up well. Nurse staffing sits at 4.41 hours per resident day, roughly 14% above the national average of 3.86, though weekend coverage dips about 9% below what the home provides on weekdays, so ask how that gap gets managed. Staff turnover is 41.4%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for continuity of care. Seven deficiencies on the current record, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with a recent inspection in March 2026. Quality and inspection ratings both came back at the top of CMS's scale.
★★★★☆CMS 4/5120 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.08 /day
- Staff turnover
- 33%
- Serious cites
- 0
Lutheran Life Villages runs about 4.08 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 6% above the national average, and its staff retention is stronger than most, 33% turnover against a national 45.8%. Weekend coverage dips about 9% below weekday levels, so ask how that plays out on Sundays and holidays. The 11 deficiencies on record include three tied to abuse, though none rose to harm or jeopardy, and the most recent inspection was August 2025. Quality measures score well; the health inspection side is more mixed. As a nonprofit, it answers to a board rather than shareholders, which tends to shape how it spends on direct care.
★★★☆☆CMS 3/5111 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.09 /day
- Staff turnover
- 13%
- Serious cites
- 0
Golden Years Homestead runs on a nonprofit model with 111 certified beds, and its staffing sits at 4.09 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 6% above the national average of 3.86. That's a real cushion, though weekends run about 10% thinner than weekdays, so coverage isn't perfectly even across the week. What stands out most is retention: 12.6% annual turnover against a national average near 46%, meaning the people caring for residents here tend to stay. The inspection record is more mixed, 21 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and three tied to abuse, plus a $15,646 fine. The most recent inspection was in August 2025. Good staffing consistency, but the deficiency history is worth asking about directly.
★★★★★CMS 5/590 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.48 /day
- Staff turnover
- 41%
- Serious cites
- 0
Bethlehem Woods runs a 90-bed for-profit operation in Fort Wayne, and the numbers show a home that's mostly steady. Nurse staffing sits at 3.48 hours per resident day, roughly 10% under the national average, and weekends dip about 18% below its own weekday coverage, so families should ask who's actually on the floor on Saturdays and Sundays. Turnover lands at 41.4%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests less churn than many peers. Inspections are current as of March 2026 with four deficiencies on record, none involving harm or abuse, and the quality measure rating is strong even though staffing scores lower.
★★★★★CMS 5/5115 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.58 /day
- Staff turnover
- 54%
- Serious cites
- 0
Life Care Center Of Fort Wayne runs on thinner staffing than most homes its size. At 3.58 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 7% under the national average, and weekends drop roughly 11% below its own weekday coverage. Annual turnover of 54.4% tops the national 45.8% by a wide margin, which means the people showing up on Saturday may not be the ones who knew your mother last month. The inspection record is a different story: seven deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, no abuse findings, and a survey completed in March 2026. Corporate-owned and Medicare-certified for 115 beds, it earns strong marks on quality measures while asking its nurses to do more with less.
★★★★☆CMS 4/564 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.69 /day
- Staff turnover
- 55%
- Serious cites
- 0
Englewood Health & Rehabilitation Center runs 64 certified beds as a nonprofit, and its inspection record is the strongest part of the picture: a 4-out-of-5 health inspection rating, five total deficiencies, and none at the harm or jeopardy level. One abuse-related citation is still on the books, though. Staffing is where it slips. At 3.69 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 4% under the national average, weekends drop roughly 13% below its own weekday staffing, and turnover hits 54.8% against a 45.8% national rate, meaning more than half the nursing staff turned over in a year. The last inspection was August 2024.
★★★★★CMS 5/5139 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.86 /day
- Staff turnover
- 57%
- Serious cites
- 0
Ashton Creek runs 139 certified beds as a nonprofit, and its last inspection came in July 2025, recent enough that the record reflects current conditions. The inspection history shows 12 deficiencies with none rising to harm or jeopardy, though one abuse-related citation appears. Nurse staffing sits at 3.86 hours per resident day, essentially matching the national average, but weekends drop about 14% below weekday coverage, and annual turnover hits 57.1% against a national 45.8%. High turnover at that level means aides and nurses cycle through constantly, which matters most for residents who need consistent hands and familiar faces.
★★★☆☆CMS 3/5137 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.09 /day
- Staff turnover
- 61%
- Serious cites
- 0
Kingston Health Center Of Fort Wayne runs 137 certified beds under corporate, for-profit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.09 hours per resident day, roughly 6% above the national average of 3.86. That looks good until you notice weekends drop about 11% below the home's own weekday coverage, and annual turnover hits 60.7% against a national average of 45.8%. Inspectors cited 25 deficiencies on the current record, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection on June 25, 2025. CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars for health inspections but 5 of 5 for quality measures. The quality scores and staffing hours carry real weight; the inspection history and churn are what pull it back.
★★★★★CMS 5/5180 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.65 /day
- Staff turnover
- 45%
- Serious cites
- 0
Heritage Park runs 180 certified beds in Fort Wayne under corporate ownership, and the numbers tell a mixed story. Nurse staffing sits at 3.65 hours per resident day, about 5% under the national average, and weekends drop roughly 17% below what the building manages on weekdays, that's the gap families notice when they visit on a Sunday. Turnover is 45.2%, essentially tracking the national rate. On the plus side, the inspection record shows 7 deficiencies with none at harm or jeopardy level and nothing abuse-related, and the last survey was recent. Quality measures score well, but the staffing figure is what pulls the overall picture down.
★★★★★CMS 5/582 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.52 /day
- Staff turnover
- 62%
- Serious cites
- 0
Glenbrook runs about 3.52 nurse hours per resident each day, roughly 9% under the national average, and weekends drop another 12% below its own weekday numbers. That gap matters more than the overall figure, since fewer hands on a Saturday night is when problems tend to surface. Turnover sits at 62.3%, well above the 45.8% national rate, so the staff who remain are often the newest. The inspection record shows 11 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one tied to abuse. A recent September 2025 inspection and strong quality measures help, but the staffing pattern and that abuse citation are the parts worth asking about directly.
★★★★★CMS 5/570 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.09 /day
- Staff turnover
- 39%
- Serious cites
- 0
Majestic Care of Fort Wayne runs on 3.09 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a fifth below the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 11% below its own weekday staffing. That thin coverage is the main thing pulling its profile down, even though its last inspection closed in December 2025 and CMS gives it top marks for health inspections and quality measures. Six deficiencies sit on the current record, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse, and annual turnover runs 39.2%, better than the 45.8% national figure, but still meaning roughly two in five staff leaving each year. For-profit corporate ownership.
★★★★★CMS 5/563 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.93 /day
- Staff turnover
- 46%
- Serious cites
- 0
Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation runs 93 beds in Fort Wayne under corporate ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.93 nurse hours per resident day, just slightly ahead of the national average of 3.86. That margin is thin, and weekends drop roughly 15% below the home's own weekday coverage, so the hours aren't spread evenly across the week. Annual turnover lands at 45.9%, essentially matching the national rate. Five deficiencies appear on the current record, none involving harm or abuse, and the last inspection was recent. Clinical quality measures and health inspections both score well; the staffing picture is where the numbers get tighter.
★★★★☆CMS 4/5166 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 4.24 /day
- Staff turnover
- 58%
- Serious cites
- 0
Saint Anne Home in Fort Wayne runs on a church-affiliated nonprofit model with 166 beds, and its nurse staffing sits about 10% above the national average at 4.24 hours per resident day. That's a real cushion, though weekends run roughly 15% leaner than weekdays, so coverage isn't uniform across the week. Staff turnover is the number worth pausing on: 58.1%, well above the 45.8% national figure, which matters for whether residents see the same faces. Six deficiencies appear on the current record with none at harm or jeopardy level, but two are abuse-related, and the last inspection was January 2026. Inspection history and quality measures both read solidly mid-range.
★★★★★CMS 5/5150 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.25 /day
- Staff turnover
- 40%
- Serious cites
- 0
Coventry Meadows runs on a lighter staffing cushion than most homes its size, 3.25 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, with weekends dipping about 17 percent below its own weekday levels. That thin margin is the main reason its staffing rating sits low even though turnover, at 39.6 percent, is better than the 45.8 percent national figure. The clinical side looks strong: five-star inspection and quality ratings, a recent July 2025 survey, and just five deficiencies on record, none at harm or jeopardy level. One abuse-related citation is there, though. If you're weighing this one, ask directly how nursing coverage holds up on Saturday and Sunday.
★★★☆☆CMS 3/5118 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.25 /day
- Staff turnover
- 37%
- Serious cites
- 0
Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne runs 118 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing is the weak spot: 3.25 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 16% under the national average of 3.86, with weekends dipping another 12% below its own weekday levels. Turnover, though, is better than most, 37.3% against a national 45.8%. The current record shows 16 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, though one is abuse-related, and the last inspection was April 2026. Quality measures score well; the staffing rating and those weekday-to-weekend gaps are what pull the overall picture down.
★★★☆☆CMS 3/577 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.59 /day
- Staff turnover
- 60%
- Serious cites
- 0
The Waters of Fort Wayne runs 77 certified beds under for-profit corporate ownership, and its staffing is the number that stands out, 3.59 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 7% under the national average, with weekends about 7% thinner than weekdays. Annual turnover of 59.5% sits well above the 45.8% national figure, which means the people showing up are often new. The current record carries 18 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level but one abuse-related. Inspectors were last in on July 2, 2025, so the record is recent. Quality measures score well; staffing doesn't.
★★★★☆CMS 4/596 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 2.89 /day
- Staff turnover
- 51%
- Serious cites
- 0
Majestic Care of West Allen runs 96 beds in Fort Wayne under corporate ownership, and the staffing numbers are the first thing worth knowing: 2.89 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, roughly a quarter below. Weekend coverage drops another 13% from its own weekday level, and annual turnover sits at 50.7%, higher than the 45.8% national figure.
The current inspection record shows 16 deficiencies, including one at the harm or jeopardy level, with a single fine of $21,645. Its quality measure score is strong, but that's built on documentation, not on the hands available at the bedside.
★★★★★CMS 5/5142 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
- Nurse hours
- 3.18 /day
- Staff turnover
- 58%
- Serious cites
- 0
Canterbury runs about 3.18 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 18% under the national average of 3.86, and weekend staffing drops another 17% below its own weekday levels. Annual turnover sits at 58% against a national 45.8%, which means the aides and nurses at the bedside keep changing. The inspection record is cleaner: ten deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, no abuse findings, and the most recent survey was in September 2025. The quality measure score is strong. The tension here is between what the charts show and who's actually in the building on a Saturday. For-profit corporate ownership. Ask about weekend coverage and how long the current director of nursing has been in place.