HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE
5250 HERITAGE PARKWAY, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE Compares
HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE is a 68-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.1%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 68 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% 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: 7.4% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (45% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 10.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (162% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (74% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.2% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5% (50% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE with other nursing homes in Fort Wayne.
What keeps HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.4% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.1% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE's rating advantage in Fort Wayne?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 26 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE?
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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