nursing home in Fort Wayne, IN
Lutheran Life Villages
9802 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · (260) 469-0600
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
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 84-bed non-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 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 3, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Indiana average is 7.2.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 41.4% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 84
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 10, 2012
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Allen County
- CMS Certification Number
- 155800
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) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 4.41 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.55 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.75 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.02 hrs | 3.25 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 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) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 6 | 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 | 84 | 96 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 71 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.4% | 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) | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 3.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4% | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 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) | 14.2% | 11% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.2% | 11.9% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.3% | 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) | 14.5% | 23.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 34.5% | 23.3% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.7% | 79% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 81.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| March 3, 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 27, 2026 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | 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 April 1, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| February 19, 2024 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 March 3, 2024 |
| February 19, 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 March 3, 2024 |
| February 19, 2024 Standard | 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 March 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 07/01/2015 |
| JOHNSON, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2015 |
| KIEFER, ALEXANDER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| LUTHERAN HOMES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| NEARY, TRICIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| OMNICARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2017 |
| SOUDER, MATTHEW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2024 |
| BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| FLUECKIGER, RUSSELL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| LEHMAN, SCOTT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2020 |
| MACKLIN, LARRY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| MCINTIRE, DAVID Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| ADAIR, HEIDI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| 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 | 07/01/2015 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| GOTSCH, DEBBIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| GROTE, RANDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| HANKE, CHRIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| HEALTHCARE THERAPY SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| JOHNSON, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2015 |
| KIEFER, ALEXANDER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| LEHMAN, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2020 |
| LINNEMEIER, CRAIG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| LUTHERAN HOMES, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| MACKLIN, LARRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| MCINTIRE, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| MESSMANN, GREG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
| NEARY, TRICIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| NEHRING, EMILY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| PARK, ALISON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| RUSH, KEVIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| SMITH, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| SOUDER, MATTHEW Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Life Villages's rating?
Lutheran Life Villages 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 Lutheran Life Villages receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, 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 9802 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Phone: (260) 469-0600.
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.