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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

B+
Grade
57
Score
CMS Ratings
13.0/22
Staffing Quality
8.1/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
10.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate63.0%
77
Total Beds
49
Occupied
28
Available

Basic Information

Address:

5544 E STATE BLVD

FORT WAYNE, IN 46815

Number of Beds:

77

Estimated Occupancy:

63% (~29 available)

Chain:

INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:3/5 Stars
Health Inspection:3/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:2/5 Stars
Quality Measures:4/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

155321

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

0.47

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Average

This Facility

3.59

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.47hLPN: 1.19hAide: 1.93h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Above Average

This Facility

59.5%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 33.3%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

28

Inspections

7

Sep 4, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024

Apr 19, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: May 10, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: May 10, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: May 10, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: May 10, 2024From Complaint

Feb 6, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Feb 7, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Feb 7, 2024From Complaint

Sep 27, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0744

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0744

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2023From Complaint

Aug 16, 2023 - Health Survey

6 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected: Sep 1, 2023

Nov 7, 2022 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Nov 22, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Nov 22, 2022From Complaint

Sep 29, 2022 - Health Survey

8 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

No penalties or payment denials in the past 3 years

Key Highlights

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Beds Available
Approximately 29 beds potentially available
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Clean Safety Record
No recent penalties or high-severity deficiencies
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Part of Healthcare Chain
INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has 77 certified beds. The facility averages 49 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 63%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - corporation owned. It is part of the INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING network.

How can I contact WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?

You can call WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE at (260)749-9506. The facility is located at 5544 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815.

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