Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF760Apr 6, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents reviewed were free of significant medication errors (Resident D). This resulted in the resident experiencing a [CONDITION(S)], requiring hospitalization . Findings include: The clinical record for Resident D was reviewed on 4-5-21 at 1:45 P.M. diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . A physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] .M. and 8:00 P.M.), and [MEDICATION(S)] (an antiepileptic medication) 500 mg two tablets twice daily. According to [MEDICATION(S)].com, [MEDICATION(S)] is used to treat partial onset seizures and is used in addition to other antiepileptic medication to control generalized seizures. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jan 28, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcers were monitored and interventions implemented timely for 2 of 2 residents reviewed. (Resident F, Resident G) This deficient practice resulted in Resident F's, admission to the hospital with an infected, unstageable wound. Findings include: 1. On 1/27/2021 at 10:30 a.m., the record of Resident F was reviewed. [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]., [MEDICAL CONDITION], obesity, [MEDICAL CONDITIONS], COVID-19, and major [MEDICAL CONDITION]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF726Oct 13, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an employee had met the certification requirements to provide resident care as a Certified Nurse Aide. 79 residents lived in the facility. An anonymous complaint to the Indiana Department of Health indicated there was a concern for an unqualified staff member (Employee 3) who had provided resident care as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). A record review was completed on 10/13/23 at 11:21 AM. The facility schedule dated September 2023 indicated Employee 3 had worked as a CNA on 9/1, 9/2, 9/3, 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/8, 9/12, 9/13, 9/15, 9/18, 9/19, 9/20, 9/22, 9/26, 9/27 and 9/29.The facility schedule dated October 2023 indicated Employee 3 had worked as a CNA on 10/2, 10/3, 10/4, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8, 10/10 and 10/11. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 6, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitation practices were followed in the kitchen. 51 of 51 residents residing in the facility ate their meals prepared from the facility kitchen. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 4-5-21 at 9:50 A.M., Cook 1 removed a plastic cover from a wheeled rack, walked to a covered trash can, removed the lid, and placed the plastic cover inside the trash can. Cook 1 did not wash her hands after touching the trash can. Cook 1 was observed to go back to the counter and started to scoop batter onto a large baking sheet. Cook 1 was asked by Dietary Aide 3 to help test the sanitizer (water) bucket with the test strips. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Apr 16, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure dignity for 4 of 5 residents reviewed. (Resident 3, Resident 11, Resident 16, and Resident 54)Findings include: 1) Resident 3's record review began on 4/12/2026 at 11:31 AM. Diagnosis included lung disease, heart disease, and diabetes.In an interview, on 4/13/26 at 10:03AM, Resident 3 complained of staff not knocking on doors prior to entering.2) Resident 11's record review began on 4/12/2026 at 10:02 AM. Diagnosis included lung disease and anxiety.In an interview, on 4/13/26 at 10:03AM, Resident 11 complained of staff not knocking on her door prior to entering.3) Resident 16's record review began on 04/14/2026 at 2:25 PM. […]