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SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is a for profit - corporation facility in FORT WAYNE, IN with 84 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 19 deficiency records on file.

4180 SAGE BLUFF CROSSING, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Phone: 2604437300

Overall Rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155827
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
84
Residents
48
In Hospital
No
County
Allen
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.80 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.88
CNA Hours
1.79
Total Nursing Hours
3.46 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
65.2%
RN Turnover
66.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER operates 84 certified beds in FORT WAYNE, IN with approximately 48 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 19 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.46 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.80 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 65.2%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (19 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 22, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 24, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 24, 2025 Tag: 0675

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 7, 2024 Tag: 0742

Provide 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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 7, 2024 Tag: 0698

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 7, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 7, 2024 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 23, 2024 Tag: 0699

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 5, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 23, 2024 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 23, 2024 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 11, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 24, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 5, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 24, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2023 Tag: 0743

Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2023 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2023 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 17, 2023 Tag: 0698

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 93.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 64.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 72.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.9% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER reports 3.46 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.80 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 65.2%.
How many beds does SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER have?
SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has 84 certified beds with approximately 48 residents. The facility is located at 4180 SAGE BLUFF CROSSING, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804.
Does SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has 19 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER received any fines or penalties?
No, SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER was on Sep 10, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
SAGE BLUFF HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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