About Heritage Park
Heritage Park, located in FORT WAYNE, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Heritage Park
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.73 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES network. This chain operates 91 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Heritage Park provides more care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 24 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 20 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 27.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 4.8% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.5% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 23.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 96.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 88.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 11.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 92.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 8.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
No Complaints on Record
This facility has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
Nearby Hospitals
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL OF INDIANA
FORT WAYNE, IN
PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
FORT WAYNE, IN
PARKVIEW DEKALB HOSPITAL
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PARKVIEW NOBLE HOSPITAL
KENDALLVILLE, IN
ST JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN
BLUFFTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
BLUFFTON, IN
PARKVIEW HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
HUNTINGTON, IN
PARKVIEW WHITLEY HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA CITY, IN
DUPONT HOSPITAL LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN
ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL AT PARKVIEW NORTH
FORT WAYNE, IN
THE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL OF LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWOR
FT WAYNE, IN
ADAMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
DECATUR, IN
NORTHEASTERN CENTER
AUBURN, IN
PARK CENTER, INC
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MAPLE HEIGHTS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY
Ownership Structure
- THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PAUL BABCOCK CORPORATE OFFICER
- DARLENE BERGDOLL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- VIRGINIA CAINE CORPORATE OFFICER
- MARK DICE CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- CARL DRUMMER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- THOMAS HANIFY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LISA HARRIS CORPORATE OFFICER
- BRENDA HORN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KIM HUGHES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROBERT LAZARD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GEETA MANTRAVADI CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MONICA PAYNE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ROSE SKINNER CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- STEVEN VAN CAMP CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Miller's Merry Manor | N/A | 5 |
| Adams Woodcrest | N/A | 5 |
| Towne House Retirement Community | N/A | 5 |
| Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne | N/A | 5 |
| Betz Nursing Home | N/A | 5 |
| River Terrace Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Markle Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | N/A | 5 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | N/A | 5 |
| Coventry Meadows | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Heritage Park directly at 2604849557. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.