The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES
FORT WAYNE, IN · Medicare-certified · 84 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
5 of 5 overall
LUTHERAN LIFE VILLAGES (FORT WAYNE, IN) has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with top health inspection and quality ratings and no fines in the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 3 out of 5 stars, while reported nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1919 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1919.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10
- Nurse aides
- 2.62
- Weekend nursing
- 3.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.9%2.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%5.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%1.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.3%6.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.5%11.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.4%14.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.4%32.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.5%96.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%93.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 77.2 residents on an average day (92% of 84 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 13 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.