BETHLEHEM WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION – FORT WAYNE, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation

4430 ELSDALE DR, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 485-8157
90 beds
All Fort Wayne facilities
5.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
76.6
Score /100
#5189
National Rank

#5189
of 14703 facilities
National
64.7% position
#232
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#16
of 29 in Allen
County Rank
#15
of 26 in Fort Wayne
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 46835
ZIP Rank






About Bethlehem Woods Nursing And RehabilitationBethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation is located at 4430 Elsdale Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, reachable at (260) 485-8157. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 90.0 certified beds and serves an average of 78 residents per day. It is part of the American Senior Communities network (91 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2000-10-26. Notably, Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in IN.
Facility

Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation

Address

4430 Elsdale Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 90 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
76.6
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5189 of 14703 nationally – #232 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation is a strong choice for families in the Fort Wayne, IN area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation currently provides 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 50 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have increased from 30 min/day (2022) to 50 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 45.1% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 35 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 28 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours18 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours50 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 58 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 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 SummaryBethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 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 6.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,189
of 14,703
National
Top 35%
#232
of 507
IN State
Top 46% in IN
#16
of 29
️ Allen County
#16 of 29
#15
of 26
️ Fort Wayne
#15 of 26
#3
of 3
ZIP 46835
#3 of 3

Nationally, Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 5189th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 232nd out of 507 nursing homes. In Fort Wayne, it ranks 15th out of 26 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,280 nationally and RN hours rank #3,363 nationally (#103 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 3.77 #5,806 / 14,703 #132 / 507 Above average
2023 3.32 #9,409 / 14,703 #284 / 507 Below average
2024 3.31 #9,991 / 14,703 #363 / 507 Below average
2025 3.43 #9,518 / 14,703 #310 / 507 Below average
2026 3.58 #8,280 / 14,703 #242 / 507 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.51 #8,615 / 14,703 #325 / 507 Below average
2023 0.52 #7,776 / 14,703 #296 / 507 Below average
2024 0.63 #5,612 / 14,703 #206 / 507 Above average
2025 0.68 #5,000 / 14,703 #187 / 507 Above average
2026 0.83 #3,363 / 14,703 #103 / 507 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2000-10-26. 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) 485-8157 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 76.6/100, placing it #5189 of 14703 facilities nationally and #232 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 Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation receives a reported average of 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 50 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 18 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 28 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 58 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 45.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 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 6.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Bethlehem Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 5189th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 232nd out of 507 nursing homes. In Fort Wayne, it ranks 15th out of 26 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,280 nationally and RN hours rank #3,363 nationally (#103 in IN). Our composite quality score of 76.6/100 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

4430 ELSDALE DR, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
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Legal Name

THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 90
Average Residents / Day 78 (87% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Allen County, IN
City Fort Wayne, IN
ZIP Code 46835
Approved Since October 26, 2000
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155679
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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