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

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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 September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

  13. 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 September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, 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).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.