4.1(65 ratings)· Fort Wayne average: 4.3
Part of American Senior Communities · 104 communities · 4.1★ average
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Families describe Bethlehem Woods as a small, homelike nursing and rehab community where many say staff treat residents like family and speak highly of the food and rehab therapy. At the same time, a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses — unreported falls, medication delays, understaffing, and cleanliness or odor complaints — suggesting inconsistent care quality depending on shift or unit.
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Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Fitness Center and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 65 reviews.
Bethlehem Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and offers a range of care options including short-term rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, respite care, hospice care, and outpatient therapy. The community emphasizes a person-centered approach, aiming to become an extension of residents' families while providing answers, solutions, and peace of mind.
Short-term rehabilitation is designed for individuals recovering from strokes, cardiovascular issues, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating conditions. The program includes physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies supported by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. Through the Road to Recovery program, the care team meets with patients and families within 72 hours of admission to map out discharge goals. Services include wound care, fall prevention, contracture management, mobility training, and strength-building wellness programs.
The memory care program is structured and research-based, using a person-centered, wellness-based model that incorporates stimulating daily activities across four domains of wellness. The goal is to maintain a secure environment where residents feel a sense of belonging and purpose each day.
Long-term care is available for those who need assistance with daily tasks due to illness, injury, or frailty. This care is provided under physician guidance by licensed nurses and trained health care aides, and includes social services, activities, and therapy services aimed at helping residents maintain the highest level of independence possible. The community accepts private pay and Medicaid for qualified applicants, with specialists available to assist with the application process.
Respite care is offered for short-term stays, giving family caregivers a break while ensuring their loved ones receive appropriate levels of care. Hospice and palliative care services are provided in partnership with local hospice companies, offering skilled nursing, spiritual and bereavement counseling, medical equipment, and social services through an interdisciplinary team.
Outpatient therapy services focus on personalized, clinically-proven strategies to improve mobility and reduce pain, using effective technologies and physician-approved interventions for post-operative and other recovery needs.
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Portia Polson jwmw1996
May 2026
I came to Bethlehem Woods for rehabilitation. I was also considering long term care. Bethlehem Woods is both. The staff is very friendly and caring. it is a very clean and pleasant place to stay. The meals are very good. It is a pleasure to live here. You get excellent nursing and Administration care.
Ryan Taylorr
Feb 2026
Bethlehem woods has a great environment the staff are great the food is great and they always have fun activities going on! They also have a great beautician!
Christina Owen
Oct 2025
I love all the updates they give me on my mom. I would tell everyone to go there.
Holly Donnelly
Oct 2025
My father needed a place for rehab. This was the second facility within a few months. He was VERY happy there with the staff and the FOOD!! Believe it or not, food is so important. Especially when they lose their appetite. Living in Florida makes it difficult to make sure he is receiving proper care. I talked with him every day and he never had one complaint about the staff or the food. He received excellent care and physical therapy. I had an upright walker delivered there and the physical therapist worked with him using the walker before his release. Our plan for the future is for him to return to Bethlehem Woods when that time comes. Thank you sooo much for taking such excellent care of my father!! It's EXTREMELY important to me as I continue to keep honoring his wishes to stay home as long as he can with home health care. We will be coming for a visit when I return in July. Thank you again!!!<br><br>Update 10/8/2025<br><br>My father is currently undergoing his third stay at Bethlehem Woods. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the consistently exceptional care and support provided by the entire team. Specifically, I am deeply grateful for Ms. Val's kindness and welcoming demeanor, the attentive staff at the nurses' station, the physical therapy team and the effective leadership of the management team. Their dedication has significantly contributed to my father's well-being, and I am truly thankful for their commitment to his care.
Hannah Kuleff
Jun 2025
The staff are friendly and consistently go above and beyond in their care. Residents are regularly engaged in a variety of activities, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 14 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 6, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 6, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 9, 2025
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Fort Wayne that publish rates start around $3,005 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 4430 Elsdale Dr in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Families describe Bethlehem Woods as a small, homelike nursing and rehab community where many say staff treat residents like family and speak highly of the food and rehab therapy. At the same time, a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses — unreported falls, medication delays, understaffing, and cleanliness or odor complaints — suggesting inconsistent care quality depending on shift or unit.
Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 14 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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