Map showing the location of UNIVERSITY PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE in FORT WAYNE, Indiana
1400 MEDICAL PARK DR, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46825

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • IndianaAbove only 17% of peers504 rated homes · average 3.1★
  • Allen CountyAbove only 11% of peers29 rated homes · average 3.6★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs IN avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.4 vs IN avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+0.8 vs IN avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersIN avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersIN avg2.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above only 46% of peersIN avg4.2★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff2.96hrsAbove only 3% of peersIN avg3.71Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.36hrsAbove only 7% of peersIN avg0.66Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better64%Above only 9% of peersIN avg47%RN turnover50%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$15,646Above only 10% of peersIN avg$5,960Fines · denials1 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
35citations
11inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Apr 11, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2023 – Apr 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Apr 11, 202511 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected May 11, 2025
  2. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected May 11, 2025
  3. Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2025
  4. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2025
  5. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2025
  6. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2025
  7. F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2025
  8. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected May 11, 2025
  9. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2025
  10. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected May 11, 2025
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 11, 2025
Dec 16, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2025
Nov 25, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Jun 25, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20249 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  2. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  3. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  4. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  5. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  6. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  7. F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  8. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  9. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jul 5, 2024
Mar 26, 20241 citationCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Apr 4, 2024
Feb 14, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$15,646
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Feb 15, 2024
Dec 6, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2023
  2. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Oct 12, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023
Jun 16, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2023
  2. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jul 5, 2023
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jul 5, 2023
May 25, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2023
  2. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2023
  3. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jun 13, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined2.96hrsAbove only 3% of peers−0.75 vs IN avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.36hrsAbove only 7% of peers−0.30 vs IN avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.57hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.03hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.71hrs
  • Indiana average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better64%Above only 9% of peersIN avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only50%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy104 certified beds · ~76 residents a day73%Above only 43% of peersIN avg 75%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $15,646In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 0Payment denials
  • $5,960IN avg in fines
Above only 10% of peersFewer fines than 10% of rated homes in Indiana

Actions on record

  1. Feb 14, 2024Civil money penalty$15,646

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Castle Healthcare9 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Henry County Memorial Hospital
Operational or managerial control
  • Clayshire LLC
  • Lt Care Acquisition Corp
  • University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
  • Shai Berdugo
  • Andrew Offerle
  • Brian Ring
  • Brent Swan
Corporate directors
  • Sheldon Dynes
  • John Pidgeon
  • Marion Shore
  • Deborah Ware
Corporate officers
  • Sheldon Dynes
  • John Pidgeon
  • Brian Ring
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • University Park Realty LLC

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 155567 · 1400 MEDICAL PARK DR, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46825.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Indiana and Allen County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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