Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155321) · 77 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 749-9506 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.5%.
The Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record, according to CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation reported for this facility.
About this facility
The Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 18, 1988. The facility is certified for 77 beds and had an average of 48.5 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives the facility an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 3.14 for Indiana. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.5%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and there are no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should note that the staffing rating of 2 stars is below the top tier, and the chain's average rating of 2.0 stars is lower than this facility's individual overall rating of 3 stars. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day and 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is 59.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 77 beds and had an average of 48.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 18, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for overall performance (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 2607499506 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2607499506 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155321?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.