WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE – FORT WAYNE, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The

5544 E STATE BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 749-9506
77 beds
All Fort Wayne facilities
3.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
71.14
Score /100
#7779
National Rank

#7779
of 14703 facilities
National
47.1% position
#336
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#22
of 29 in Allen
County Rank
#20
of 26 in Fort Wayne
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 46815
ZIP Rank






About Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, TheWaters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The is located at 5544 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, reachable at (260) 749-9506. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 77.0 certified beds and serves an average of 35 residents per day. It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network (70 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1988-07-18. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The

Address

5544 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 77 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
71.14
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#7779 of 14703 nationally – #336 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The offers a mid-range care option in Fort Wayne, IN.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWaters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The currently provides 3 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 41 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover stands at 47.4% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 59 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 12 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 5 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours41 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 36 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $52,500. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 33.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,779
of 14,703
National
Bottom 47%
#336
of 507
IN State
Bottom 34% in IN
#22
of 29
️ Allen County
#22 of 29
#20
of 26
️ Fort Wayne
#20 of 26
#3
of 3
ZIP 46815
#3 of 3

Nationally, Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The ranks 7779th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 336th out of 507 nursing homes. In Fort Wayne, it ranks 20th out of 26 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,986 nationally and RN hours rank #5,157 nationally (#189 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 3.53 #7,594 / 14,703 #202 / 507 Below average
2023 4.03 #3,976 / 14,703 #76 / 507 Above average
2024 4.28 #2,859 / 14,703 #62 / 507 Top 25%
2025 3.70 #6,909 / 14,703 #182 / 507 Above average
2026 3.98 #4,986 / 14,703 #110 / 507 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.57 #7,430 / 14,703 #271 / 507 Below average
2023 0.84 #2,932 / 14,703 #77 / 507 Top 25%
2024 0.80 #3,313 / 14,703 #96 / 507 Top 25%
2025 0.72 #4,404 / 14,703 #154 / 507 Above average
2026 0.69 #5,157 / 14,703 #189 / 507 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1988-07-18. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (260) 749-9506 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 71.1/100, placing it #7779 of 14703 facilities nationally and #336 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The receives a reported average of 3 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 41 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 5 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 12 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 36 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 47.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $52,500. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 33.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The ranks 7779th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 336th out of 507 nursing homes. In Fort Wayne, it ranks 20th out of 26 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,986 nationally and RN hours rank #5,157 nationally (#189 in IN). Our composite quality score of 71.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Fort Wayne, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/fort-wayne/

Contact and Location

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Address

5544 E STATE BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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Legal Name

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 77
Average Residents / Day 35 (45% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Allen County, IN
City Fort Wayne, IN
ZIP Code 46815
Approved Since July 18, 1988
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155321
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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