WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
5544 E STATE BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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How WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Compares
WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is a 77-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.5%) is above the Indiana average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 77 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
Among the 26 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Wayne, 11 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.4% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE with other nursing homes in Fort Wayne.
How is WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.5% here versus 3.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 77 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE lag behind other Fort Wayne options?
Its 3-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.
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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