Heritage Park
Fort Wayne, Indiana · CCN 155095
29 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2021.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 75
- Surveys
- 29
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 180
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES
- County
- Allen
- Medicare-certified since
- 1969
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 53 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Indiana.
Last survey on record
Feb 20, 2026
262 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.65 | 3.47 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.50 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 45.2% | 46.8% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D457.1% | E342.9% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7612×
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.
- F6771×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6971×
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F6981×
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F7571×
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Heritage Park, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF686Apr 30, 2021
Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent, and identify wounds prior to the stage being unidentifiable, and failed to ensure worsening of wounds were monitored, and treatment of [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . This resulted in [CONDITION(S)], and hospitalization for Resident B. The immediate jeopardy began on February 10, 2021 when the facility failed to prevent and identify wounds prior to stage being unidentifiable and failed to monitor worsening of wounds with update or treatment in wound regimen. The Regional Director of Clinical Services, Senior Director of Clinical Services, Regional Vice President of Operations, and Director of Nursing Services were notified of the immediate jeopardy at 2:15 p.m., on [DATE]. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF698Feb 20, 2026
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate assessments and communication with the off-site dialysis center for 4 of 7 resident reviewed (Resident 1, Resident 6, Resident 23 and Resident 109).Findings Include:1.Resident 1's record was reviewed on 02/17/2026 at 1:50 PM. Diagnosis included metabolic encephalopathy, end stage renal disease, dependence on renal dialysis, arteriovenous fistula, acquired and kidney transplant failure.A review of Resident 1's physician's orders, dated 2/16/2026 at 3:37 PM, indicated for the dialysis access site, left upper arm fistula, to monitor access site and effected extremity for signs and symptoms of infection, edema, pain, numbness, bleeding and leaks. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Feb 20, 2026
Based on observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper labeling was completed for insulin pens related to open dates and expiration dates. For 5 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident 10, Resident 56, Resident 94, Resident 130 and Resident 132) Findings include:During an observation on 2/18/26 at 8:38 AM with Registered Nurse (RN) 2 on the 300-medication cart, inside the following opened medications were observed: Resident 10 had a Lantus insulin Pen with no open or expiration date documented. Resident 56 had a Basaglar insulin pen with no open or expiration date documented. Resident 94 had a Lantus insulin pen with no open or expiration date documented. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Feb 28, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide personal care and hygiene to dependent residents for 4 of 34 residents reviewed. (Resident 122, Resident 27, Resident 72, and Resident 113). Findings include: 1) During an observation and interview, on 2/22/24 at 10:08 A.M., Resident 122 in her room indicated she had a very hard time getting her teeth brushed. She indicated staff were too busy to assist her with brushing her teeth at night and reluctant to do it during the day. Resident 122 was observed dressed in a hospital gown. She indicated if she were able to dress herself there was no way she would be dressed in a hospital gown, but she had no choice and being dressed in the gown was the least of her concerns. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Jan 13, 2023
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident Council grievances were resolved in a timely manner for 5 of 7 months reviewed. Finding include: On 1/11/23 at 3:59 P.M., the Resident Council President was interviewed. During the interview, he indicated there had been several grievances brought up by members of the Resident Council during the past several months. The concerns had not been resolved. The grievances included, cold food on room trays, long call light response times, and lack of linens. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 75 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Feb 20, 2026Standard4 findings
- Mar 11, 2025Standard2 findings
- Feb 28, 2024Standard1 finding
- Feb 23, 2023Standard4 findings
- Jan 13, 2023Complaint4 findings
- Apr 5, 2022Standard6 findings
- Jan 18, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Nov 5, 2021Complaint1 finding
Show the 21 earlier surveys
- Sep 10, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Apr 30, 2021Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 26, 2020Standard7 findings
- Sep 18, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jul 1, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Feb 12, 2019Standard4 findings
- Apr 30, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Feb 28, 2018Standard9 findings
- Feb 24, 2017Standard and complaint1 finding
- Jan 20, 2016Standard1 finding
- May 12, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Jan 15, 2015Standard3 findings
- May 13, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Feb 24, 2014Standard8 findings
- Mar 22, 2012—2 findings
- Jan 13, 2012—2 findings
- Oct 21, 2011—2 findings
- Aug 8, 2011—2 findings
- Apr 5, 2011—1 finding
- Feb 24, 2011—2 findings
- Nov 10, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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