CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1555862026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Lutheran Life Villages

6701 S Anthony Blvd · Fort Wayne, IN 46816 · Allen County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows27current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-2972025-08-298
Cycle 22024-10-1032024-10-105
Cycle 32023-10-0212023-10-023
02 / CITATION DETAIL

27 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-10-20 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-17 · complaint
2025-08-29 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-08-29 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-08-29 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-08-29 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-08-29 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-08-29 · HEALTHF0773Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-15
2025-08-29 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-08-29 · FIREK0300Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-08-29 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-08-29 · FIREK0342Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-08-29 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-08-29 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-08-29 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-08-29 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-05
2025-06-23 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-09 · complaint
2025-05-29 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-13 · complaint
2025-03-10 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-04 · complaint
2024-10-10 · FIREK0341Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-07
2024-10-10 · FIREK0353Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-07
2024-10-10 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-07
2024-10-10 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-07
2024-10-10 · FIREK0754Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-07
2023-10-02 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-03
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • ADAIR, HEIDIIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2020
  • BLEKE, RONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2022
  • BOHNKE, BRYANIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2023
  • FINK, JANEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2022
  • GOTSCH, DEBBIEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • GROTE, RANDYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2016
  • HANKE, CHRISIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2018
  • LINNEMEIER, CRAIGIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2016
  • NEHRING, EMILYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2024
  • PARK, ALISONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2018
  • RUSH, KEVINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2024
  • TESKA, LOWELLIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2020
  • TRENT, TOMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2022
  • WALDA, CHRISIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2025
  • FLUECKIGER, RUSSELLIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2006
  • MACKLIN, LARRYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008
  • FLUECKIGER, RUSSELLIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2006
  • MACKLIN, LARRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2008

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.08per resident day
RN hours0.58per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.72per resident day
Staff turnover33.0%CMS reported field
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