All citations for Life Care Center of Fort Wayne

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 13, 2026

Showing 26 to 31 of 31 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 15, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.