How many nursing homes are in Fort Wayne?

There are 26 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Wayne, Indiana, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Fort Wayne?

HERITAGE PARK (operated by AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 4, staffing 2, quality measures 5.

What is the average CMS rating in Fort Wayne?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Fort Wayne is 3.7★ (+0.6 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Fort Wayne?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Fort Wayne?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Fort Wayne, IN

Compare 26 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Wayne, part of the Allen area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Fort Wayne, located in Allen County, features 26 certified nursing homes currently profiled through the federal CMS Care Compare system. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, with 12 locations achieving a top 5-star designation. Among the highest-rated options serving residents across ZIP codes like 46805 and 46814, Heritage Park stands out, operated by American Senior Communities, as a 5-star quality care provider.

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Homes

Avg overall

3.7★

+0.6 vs national

Avg staffing

2.6★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.7★ · 26 homes

5★

12 (46%)

4★

4 (15%)

3★

3 (12%)

2★

4 (15%)

1★

3 (12%)

Provider mix in Fort Wayne

13 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Fort Wayne

7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
6 of 26 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
12 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
10 of 26 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Fort Wayne

1
HERITAGE PARK
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large
5.0
2
SUMMIT CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium
5.0
3
GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium
5.0
4
LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
5.0
5
MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE
MAJESTIC CARE · Medium
5.0
6
TOWNE HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
BHI SENIOR LIVING · Small
5.0
7
ENGLEWOOD HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
TLC MANAGEMENT · Medium
5.0
8
CANTERBURY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large
5.0
9
BETHLEHEM WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium
5.0
10
COVENTRY MEADOWS
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large
5.0

All homes in Fort Wayne


HERITAGE PARK AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large · For Profit	5.0	4	2	5
SUMMIT CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit	5.0	4	2	5
GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit	5.0	4	2	5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit	5.0	5	2	5
MAJESTIC CARE OF FORT WAYNE MAJESTIC CARE · Medium · For Profit	5.0	5	1	5
TOWNE HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY BHI SENIOR LIVING · Small · Not for Profit	5.0	5	5	4
ENGLEWOOD HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER TLC MANAGEMENT · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	3	5
CANTERBURY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large · For Profit	5.0	4	3	5
BETHLEHEM WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit	5.0	5	3	5
COVENTRY MEADOWS AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large · For Profit	5.0	5	2	5
LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	3	5
HERITAGE POINTE OF FORT WAYNE ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Medium · Government	5.0	5	4	5
SAINT ANNE HOME ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Large · Not for Profit	4.0	4	4	4
LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Large · Not for Profit	4.0	3	4	5
ASHTON CREEK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER TLC MANAGEMENT · Large · Not for Profit	4.0	4	3	4
SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	4.0	4	2	3
WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · Medium · For Profit	3.0	3	4	3
MAJESTIC CARE OF WEST ALLEN MAJESTIC CARE · Medium · For Profit	3.0	3	1	5
Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne KINGSTON HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	3	5
CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER CASTLE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	2	5
CELEBRATE SENIOR LIVING OF FORT WAYNE CELEBRATE SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit	2.0	3	1	4
UNIVERSITY PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CASTLE HEALTHCARE · Medium · Not for Profit	2.0	1	1	5
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD GREENCROFT COMMUNITIES · Medium · Not for Profit	2.0	2	3	4
BYRON HEALTH CENTER HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL · Large · Not for Profit	1.0	1	4	3
MAJESTIC CARE OF JEFFERSON POINTE MAJESTIC CARE · Large · For Profit	1.0	2	1	4
GREY STONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	3	2