laurie barnes
Feb 2026
Lilly is a fantastic administrator. The building has a good dietary department.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 77
- Inspections
- View history (43 citations)
- Specialized services
- Wound care and respiratory support offered
- Stay length
- Supports both short-term and long-term stays
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families largely praise The Waters of Fort Wayne for its rehabilitation program and attentive nursing and therapy staff, describing an older building that nonetheless feels clean, warm, and personal. A few reviewers raise concerns about leadership and management attitude, which contrasts with otherwise strong front-line care.
The Good
- Rehab and physical therapy staff frequently praised
- Clean facility despite older building
- Staff described as caring and attentive
- Accommodating with food and personal preferences
- Newer memory care area with attentive staff
The Bad
- One report of rude, difficult executive director
- Older building, not a newer facility
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Waters of Fort Wayne is a senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 31 reviews.
About The Waters of Fort Wayne
The Waters of Fort Wayne is a skilled nursing facility offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term living for residents in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The community's team focuses on helping each individual live well every day, providing care in a setting designed to feel safe, supportive, and like home.
The community offers personalized memory care that encourages connection and comfort, with programming specialized to help residents live fulfilling days. For those recovering from illness or surgery, the rehabilitation program emphasizes rebuilding strength, confidence, and independence, whether the stay is short-term or part of ongoing long-term support.
Recognizing that every resident's needs are unique, The Waters of Fort Wayne provides a wide range of specialized services, including wound care and respiratory support, alongside its core nursing and rehabilitation offerings.
Types of Care at The Waters of Fort Wayne
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Waters of Fort Wayne
3.7overall · 31 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (31)
Jessica Black
Nov 2025
The staff was great except the executive director Cindy she’s definitely a piece of work. Rude as hell to her staff and to residents family members. I moved my father out of there because I will not deal with her and her bad attitude.
nicole porter
Sep 2025
The Waters of Fort Wayne is truly uplifting! The staff is remarkably compassionate and knowledgeable, and the facility is impeccably clean. They offer skilled living, rehabilitation, and memory care, all of which are absolutely life-changing. There are numerous activities for the residents, delicious meals, and it's an all-around extraordinary place. I wholeheartedly recommend!
Carol
May 2025
The rehab is excellent. It may not be the shiney new building but it has a lot of charm and a terrific staff. They have recently added a cozy new memory care with well trained and highly attentive staff. Cassandra is a gem and very helpful when making such a difficult choice. I highly recommend contacting her for a visit and help guiding through this process.
Stephanie Romines
Apr 2025
In October I was sent to rehab at the waters for my right hip. I was really not walking. Ball joint was gone and no cartilage. Worst pain I've had to deal with to date. They were so kind to me and very caring. They were crying with me when they helped me up . I waited 5 years for a new hip which several docs said no for many reasons knowing I wasn't walking. Finally found a surgeon, that said I've been medically mistreated. He replaced my hip! Game changer! Then, after surgery went back to the waters for rehab again . That was in December. I was sent home early as I was doing awesome walking! Everyone there treated me so well. I miss the aids and nurses and really miss the physical therapists! The food was exceptional too! I enjoyed every meal. I got to go home just before Christmas. Thank you so much for your caring you gave. Not one aid, nurse, therapist ever acted like I was bugging them. They even made sure I had a nice recliner.
Government Inspection History
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 10, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2026
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 11, 2025
Nov 12, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
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 Nov 29, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2025
Jul 2, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2025
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2025
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2025
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 Jul 17, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 17, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2024
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 Oct 28, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 28, 2024
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, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2024
Apr 19, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2024
Feb 6, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 7, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Aug 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Waters of Fort Wayne offer?
The Waters of Fort Wayne offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
How much does The Waters of Fort Wayne cost?
The Waters of Fort Wayne 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.
Where is The Waters of Fort Wayne located?
The Waters of Fort Wayne is located at 5544 E State Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What do families say about The Waters of Fort Wayne?
Families largely praise The Waters of Fort Wayne for its rehabilitation program and attentive nursing and therapy staff, describing an older building that nonetheless feels clean, warm, and personal. A few reviewers raise concerns about leadership and management attitude, which contrasts with otherwise strong front-line care.
How did The Waters of Fort Wayne do on recent health and safety inspections?
The Waters of Fort Wayne had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 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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