Lutheran Life Villages

9802 Coldwater Road · Fort Wayne, IN · 46825 · 2604690600

84 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 89
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 74
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.193.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.470.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.70≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year43%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (7 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155800 · certified since September 10, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.