nursing home in Fort Wayne, IN
University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare
1400 Medical Park Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · (260) 484-1558
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare at a glance
University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 104-bed non-profit nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Indiana average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 19, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Indiana average is 7.2.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $15,646.
Nursing staff turnover is 55.4% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 104
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Allen County
- CMS Certification Number
- 155567
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 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 |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.13 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.41 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.16 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.90 hrs | 3.25 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 90.8 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $15,646 | $8,742 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 104 | 96 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 80 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77% | 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) | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.2% | 3.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.3% | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 3.4% | 11% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.2% | 11.9% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 28.7% | 25.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.6% | 23.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.6% | 23.3% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.6% | 95.4% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.4% | 93.6% | 93.6% | Worse |
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) | 39.7% | 79% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 63.1% | 81.8% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 34 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2026 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 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 June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Complaint | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Complaint | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| April 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 May 11, 2025 |
| April 11, 2025 Standard | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2025 |
| December 16, 2024 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 2, 2025 |
| November 25, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2024 |
| November 25, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2024 |
| June 25, 2024 Complaint | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 17, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Fire safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 17, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 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 July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| March 26, 2024 Complaint | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 4, 2024 |
| February 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected February 15, 2024 |
| December 6, 2023 Complaint | 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 December 15, 2023 |
| December 6, 2023 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $15,646 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare's rating?
University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare has 2 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 University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Indiana average of 7.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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 University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare and how do I contact it?
University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare is at 1400 Medical Park Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Phone: (260) 484-1558.
About this data
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