ElderGrade
A

89/100

Excellent

Lutheran Life Villages

9802 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

CMS 5/5 stars #3 of 29 in Allen County (260) 469-0600
Certified beds
84
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.54 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.55 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.41 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.55 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.02 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: March 3, 2026 (5 months ago).

D Mar 3, 2026 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2025 F0694

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2024 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2024 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FLUECKIGER, RUSSELL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LEHMAN, SCOTT Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MACKLIN, LARRY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MCINTIRE, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HEALTHCARE THERAPY SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LUTHERAN HOMES, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ADAIR, HEIDI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLEKE, RON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BOHNKE, BRYAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Lutheran Life Villages

What is the ElderGrade for Lutheran Life Villages? +

Lutheran Life Villages holds an ElderGrade of A (89 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Lutheran Life Villages? +

Residents receive an average of 4.41 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lutheran Life Villages been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 7 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Lutheran Life Villages accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lutheran Life Villages is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.