BYRON HEALTH CENTER
1661 BEACON STREET, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BYRON HEALTH CENTER Compares
BYRON HEALTH CENTER is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (40.1%) is above the Indiana average of 13.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 26 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Wayne, 12 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 40.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (195% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (30% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BYRON HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BYRON HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Fort Wayne.
How is BYRON HEALTH CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BYRON HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 40.1% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BYRON HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BYRON HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BYRON HEALTH CENTER lag behind other Fort Wayne options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 26 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BYRON HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne sits in Allen County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 54,745 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 36.0 years
- Median household income
- $57,104
- Median home value
- $136,700
Demographics for Allen County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Wayne.
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