Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne
1010 W Washington Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · Allen County · (260) 489-2552
137 certified beds, about 102 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155479 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 25, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 25 health citations since August 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.09 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.93 of those hours.
60.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Kingston Healthcare, an affiliated group of 2 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
308/23
212/23
104/24
608/24
110/24
103/25
105/25
706/25
311/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 25 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
10E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
November 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to follow sanitation methods to maintain a clean environment in the kitchen area. 107 of 107 residents who resided in the facility ate food prepared in the kitchen.
- E Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to follow sanitation methods to prevent pests. 107 of 107 residents who resided in the facility ate food prepared in the facility kitchen.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to follow physician orders for 1 of 4 records reviewed. (Resident B).
June 25, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- E Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure a license was current for 1 of 159 licensed staff. (Qualified Medical Assistant (QMA) 9).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure safe sanitization parameters were maintained for cleaning solutions used in the kitchen. 106 of 109 residents eat food prepared in the facility kitchen.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure a bed hold policy was given prior to discharge to 3 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resident 26, Resident 28, and Resident 109)
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure facial hair and nail care was provided for 1 of 10 residents reviewed (Resident 41).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were followed for 1 of 1 residents reviewed. (Resident 112)
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis facility regarding dialysis care and services for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resident 17 and Resident 163)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure an exit door remained secure for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident 98).
May 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure grievances were thoroughly investigated, contained required documentation, and appropriate corrective actions taken for 1 of 3 residents reviewed with grievances (Resident Q).
March 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a surgical wound was assessed and monitored for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident P).
October 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate medical records were maintained for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident D).
August 26, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a dignified dining experience for 5 of 20 residents reviewed (Resident 49, Resident 76, Resident 77, Resident 82, and Resident 100).
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure pureed food was prepared to guideline specifications. 5 of 5 residents requiring pureed diets consumed food prepared by the dietary staff. (Resident 5, Resident 10, Resident 27, Resident 39, and Resident 68). In an observation followed by an interview, on 8/20/24 at 11:16AM, [NAME] 8 identified a pan of meat with charred spots, and sticking to wax paper as pork tenderloin. [NAME] 8 took 8 varied size pieces of the meat and put into the grinder adding 3 soup ladles of gravy. [NAME] 8 was shaking the grinder and then using a spatula to wipe the sides. [NAME] 8 added 1 additional ladle of gravy. There was no recipe visible. [NAME] 8 indicated she was unable to determine the measurement of soup ladle. [NAME] 8 asked [NAME] 7 if there was a recipe for the pork tenderloin puree. [NAME] 7 located the recipe book. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a sanitary environment for dining in the crown dining room. 20 residents of 108 residents residing in the facility consumed meals in the crown dining room.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure formulation of an advanced directive after admission for 1 of 1 residents reviewed. (Resident 30)
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure all Minimum Data Set (MDS) sections were completed for 2 of 32 residents reviewed (Resident 76, and Resident 66).
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to identify and initiate plans to mitigate trauma informed care for 1 of 1 resident reviewed. (Resident 66) Resident 66's record review began on 8/20/24 at 11:04AM. Diagnoses included heart disease, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD ). Resident 66's Trauma Screening Questionnaire dated 7/30/24, was not completed on admission. Resident 66 did not have a plan of care in place to minimize or alleviate triggers, no PTSD related triggers were identified. Resident 66 had a care plan related to alteration in amount of sleep secondary to insomnia. The insomnia was not identified as a sign or symptom of his PTSD. There were no progress notes to indicate family had collaborated to assist in identifying PTSD triggers. Prior to admission, Resident 66 lived at home with his wife. [...]
April 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pain management for 1 of 3 residents experiencing pain reviewed (Resident Q).
December 22, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure meal consumption percentage was documented for 4 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident B, Resident D, Resident E and Resident F).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure sanitation procedures were followed. 108 of 110 residents residening in the facility ate their meals prepared from the kitchen.
August 8, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to date medication when opened in 4 of 4 medication carts reviewed. (400 A cart, 400 B cart, 400 C cart, 300 cart
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure pain was controlled in 1 of 1 resident reviewed. (Resident 249)
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure denture care and replacement was provided for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident 66).
Fire safety inspections
23 fire safety citations on file: 7 on June 25, 2025, 4 on August 26, 2024, 12 on August 8, 2023.
Every fire safety citation23 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have an externally vented heating system.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.09 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.93 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.65 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.82 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 60.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 54.2% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.30 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.27 on weekdays and 3.65 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 16.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.00 in April to June 2025 to 4.09 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.93 | 4.27 | 3.65 | 16.5% | 0 of 90 | 102 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.92 | 0.77 | 4.13 | 3.40 | 12.3% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.07 | 0.74 | 4.29 | 3.53 | 18.2% | 0 of 92 | 109 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.00 | 0.73 | 4.17 | 3.58 | 18.8% | 0 of 91 | 109 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.3 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.5 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Kingston Healthcare, a group of 2 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holifield, Alicia | Corporate director | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Jarosinski, Stephen | Corporate director | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Malott, Gregg | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Offerle, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2015 | |
| Paragon Outpatient Rehabilitation Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Healthcare of Washington Center LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Holifield, Alicia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Jarosinski, Stephen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Malott, Gregg | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2015 | |
| Offerle, Andrew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Barney, Leigh | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/14/2026 | |
| Davis, David | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/13/2026 | |
| Holifield, Alicia | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/14/2026 | |
| Bennett, Adam | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Hutton, Charles | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Kauffman, Clinton | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| McKay, Michael | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Mellon, Jennifer | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Smith, Jennifer | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| White, Taylor | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| American Healthcare Reit Holdings LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| American Healthcare Reit Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Continental Merger Sub LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Gahc3 Trilogy Jv LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Paragon Outpatient Rehabilitation Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Healthcare Holdings, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Investors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Management Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Opco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Pro Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/15/2025 | |
| Trilogy Propco II LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Property Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Real Estate Investment Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Real Estate Washington Center LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Trilogy Reit Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on November 20, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 20, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2025: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 21, 2024: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
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- Towne House Retirement Community Fort Wayne, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation Fort Wayne, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Fort Wayne, 2.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Lutheran Life Villages Fort Wayne, 2.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Life Care Center of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, 3.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Saint Anne Home Fort Wayne, 3.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 25, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne?
- CMS lists 37 owners and managers, and links the home to Kingston Healthcare. Legal business name: PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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