All citations for Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the

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

July 2, 2025

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No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (November 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0251, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 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.