nursing home in Fort Wayne, IN
Heritage Park
2001 Hobson Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · (260) 484-9557
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heritage Park at a glance
Heritage Park is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Indiana average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 20, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Indiana average is 7.2.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 45.2% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 180
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- American Senior Communities
- Medicare-certified since
- June 24, 1969
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Allen County
- CMS Certification Number
- 155095
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.65 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.50 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.39 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 3.25 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 20 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $8,742 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 180 | 96 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 149 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.7% | 76.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.9% | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 5.4% | 11% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 4.9% | 11.9% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.7% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 21.3% | 25.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12% | 23.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.5% | 23.3% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.6% | 95.4% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.8% | 93.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.8% | 79% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 81.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 Fire safety | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| February 20, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| February 20, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| February 20, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 11, 2026 |
| February 20, 2026 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 11, 2026 |
| February 20, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2026 |
| February 20, 2026 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2026 |
| March 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2025 |
| March 11, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2025 |
| February 28, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| February 28, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0361 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| February 28, 2024 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| February 28, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2026 |
| DICE, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| HUGHES, KIM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2026 |
| SCHMID, AARON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2026 |
| VAN CAMP, STEVEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| DRUMMER, CARL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| HANIFY, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| HORN, BRENDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| LAZARD, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2021 |
| MANTRAVADI, GEETA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2021 |
| PAYNE, MONICA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/2021 |
| BABCOCK, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2020 |
| CAINE, VIRGINIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/10/1994 |
| HARRIS, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2003 |
| AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2003 |
| DICE, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| HUGHES, KIM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2017 |
| MYERS, TRICIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2025 |
| SCHMID, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2025 |
| VAN CAMP, STEVEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heritage Park's rating?
Heritage Park has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Indiana nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Heritage Park receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Indiana average of 7.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Heritage Park accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Heritage Park?
It is for profit - corporation and part of American Senior Communities. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Heritage Park and how do I contact it?
Heritage Park is at 2001 Hobson Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Phone: (260) 484-9557.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.