nursing home in Fort Wayne, IN
Lutheran Life Villages
6701 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 · (260) 447-1591
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lutheran Life Villages at a glance
Lutheran Life Villages is a 120-bed non-profit nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Indiana average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 29, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Indiana average is 7.2.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1996
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Allen County
- CMS Certification Number
- 155586
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 5 / 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) | 4.08 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.58 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.72 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.72 hrs | 3.25 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 7 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 27 | 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 | 120 | 96 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 93 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77.3% | 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) | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.6% | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.3% | 11% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.1% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.2% | 25.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| 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) | 16.8% | 23.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32.4% | 23.3% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.4% | 95.4% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.8% | 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) | 42.9% | 79% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.2% | 81.8% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 17, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 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 November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 5, 2025 |
| August 29, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 15, 2025 |
| August 29, 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 September 15, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2025 |
| June 23, 2025 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 July 9, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 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 June 13, 2025 |
| March 10, 2025 Complaint | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 2025 |
| October 10, 2024 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| October 10, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected November 7, 2024 |
| October 2, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 2, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 2, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected November 24, 2023 |
| October 2, 2023 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 October 3, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| FIRST BANK OF BERNE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| HEALTHCARE THERAPY SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| KIEFER, ALEXANDER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| KINTANAR, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| LUTHERAN HOMES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| NEARY, TRICIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| OMNICARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2017 |
| PRICE, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2020 |
| FLUECKIGER, RUSSELL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| MACKLIN, LARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| FLUECKIGER, RUSSELL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| MACKLIN, LARRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| SMITH, SCOTT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| SPRUNGER, KYLE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| WHEELER, DANE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2009 |
| ADAIR, HEIDI Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| BLEKE, RON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| BOHNKE, BRYAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| FINK, JANE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| GOTSCH, DEBBIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| GROTE, RANDY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| HANKE, CHRIS Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| LINNEMEIER, CRAIG Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| NEHRING, EMILY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| PARK, ALISON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| RUSH, KEVIN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| TESKA, LOWELL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| TRENT, TOM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| WALDA, CHRIS Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| ADAIR, HEIDI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| BLEKE, RON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| BOHNKE, BRYAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| FINK, JANE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
| FLUECKIGER, RUSSELL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| GOTSCH, DEBBIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Life Villages's rating?
Lutheran Life Villages has 4 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 Lutheran Life Villages receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Indiana average of 7.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lutheran Life Villages 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 Lutheran Life Villages?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lutheran Life Villages and how do I contact it?
Lutheran Life Villages is at 6701 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816. Phone: (260) 447-1591.
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.