WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE — Nursing Home in FORT WAYNE, IN

5544 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46815 | 2607499506

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds77
Average Residents/Day40.9
CMS Certification Number155321

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 3.77 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.56 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection February 10, 2026
Total Deficiencies 2

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 10, 2026).

Inspection Findings — February 10, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)
    Corrected — March 13, 2026
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)
    Corrected — December 11, 2025
CareQED Analysis

Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the is a 77-bed nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, above the Indiana average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.

Nurse staffing appears a bit stronger than average for the state, which can help with day-to-day care and supervision. The most recent inspection included deficiencies related to residents’ rights, documentation, and ensuring care matches orders and needs, so you may want to ask the facility what specific steps they’ve taken to correct those issues and how they monitor ongoing compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Medicare and Medicaid certified?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's CMS star rating?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE reports 3.76973 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has 77 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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