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Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center
4180 Sage Bluff Crossing, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center Description
Since 2014, Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center has provided quality health care and nursing services for seniors in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our senior care patients enjoy an active lifestyle with movie outings, cookouts, Saturday and Sunday night wine bars, holiday family dinners and more. Located within minutes of I-69 and U.S. Route 24, Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center is easily accessible from anywhere in the Fort Wayne area.
Sage Bluff specializes in senior rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care services. Our team of dedicated skilled nursing professionals creates specialized senior care programs and individualized care plans designed to achieve beneficial outcomes for our nursing home patients, whether they are here for short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services or long-term senior care. Moreover, we foster a spirit of community in which personal interests are nurtured and lasting friendships are formed.
We have the compassion, experience, expertise and programs to provide the quality care that results in a high quality of life. Please give us a call to schedule a tour of our senior rehabilitation center to see for yourself just what makes Sage Bluff Health & Rehab so special.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Review Summary:
- There are reports of the administrator being rude and disrespectful, particularly towards employees and visitors, with specific instances of unprofessional behavior noted.
- Concerns have been raised about the cleanliness of the facility and the adequacy of housekeeping staff, with family members feeling compelled to clean rooms themselves.
- Positive changes in staff and management have been noted by some, highlighting improvements in care and responsiveness, particularly with the introduction of a new director of nursing.
- The facility has been described as beautiful and clean, with some comparing it to a 5-star hotel and noting a positive atmosphere change under new administration.
- There are accounts of compassionate and caring staff, with specific praise for the care provided to residents in their final days and the overall support offered to families.
- However, there are also reports of inconsiderate management and mishandling of residents, including a case where a resident with dementia-like symptoms was evicted for minor incidents.
- Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the level of professional conduct among staff, citing instances of unprofessional attire and behavior, as well as concerns over patient care and safety.
- Communication issues with nursing staff have been mentioned, with difficulties in getting updates over the phone and unresponsiveness highlighted as areas of concern.
- There are alarming reports of neglect, particularly in the care of residents with specific medical needs, such as wound care for a resident with dementia and diabetes.
Overall, reviews of the facility are mixed, with some praising the improvements and care provided by certain staff members, while others raise serious concerns about management, staff behavior, and resident care.
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Health
Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 7, 2015
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 84
Total current residents: 51
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 5
Number of
substantiated complaints: 18
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 6
Total cost of fines: $74118
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | B | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-04-06 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | B | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-01-04 | 2022-03-17 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-26 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-17 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-01-17 | 2023-02-17 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-27 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-26 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-26 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-26 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| 2022-04-06 | 2022-04-26 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-03-11 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-10 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-08-27 | 2021-09-17 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-10 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-15 | L | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-05 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | E | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-14 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-15 | $6,500 |
| 2021-06-28 | $14,508 |
| 2021-06-28 | $22,320 |
| 2021-08-27 | $9,750 |
| 2021-08-27 | $15,000 |
| 2021-10-18 | $15,000 |
| 2021-10-18 | $9,750 |
| 2021-12-10 | $20,000 |
| 2021-12-10 | $13,000 |
| 2022-05-27 | $20,610 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Fort Wayne which is 8.2 miles away and has a population of 260,326 (small city).
- The average income is $84,075, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 28
- Average Temperature: 53.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 180 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year
- The median age is 34.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 5.24% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 7.42% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 16% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 70% White.
- The crime rate is 5.25 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.62 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.42 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.44 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.33 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 239.0, Moderate Days 22.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Scott's
1.1 miles awayThe Fresh Market
1.2 miles awayKroger
1.3 miles awayMeijer
2.0 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Southbound on St. Mary's Ave. at Margaret Ave.
5.5 miles awaySt. Mary's Ave. at Florence Ave. bus hut (NB)
5.5 miles awayBanks
Fort Financial
2.1 miles awayMidWest America Federal Credit Union
2.7 miles awayFlagstar Bank
2.8 miles awayThree Rivers Federal Credit Union
3.9 miles awayPNC Bank
3.9 miles awayHospitals
Lutheran Hospital
0.6 miles awayThe Orthopedic Hospital
0.7 miles awaySaint Joseph Hospital
5.1 miles awayParkview Hospital Randallia
7.5 miles awayDupont Hospital
11.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.6 miles awayCVS
2.7 miles away3 Rivers Pharmacy
7.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
7.9 miles awayKroger Pharmacy
10.9 miles awayDentists
Kool Smiles
4.0 miles awayYoder-Rahrig Family Dentistry
6.0 miles awayAfdent
7.5 miles awayParrish Orthodontics
11.0 miles awayLuarde Dental
11.1 miles awayParks
Pointe Inverness Ridge
1.7 miles awayIndian Trails Park
1.8 miles awayPigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area
1.9 miles awayWhispering Medows Community Park
2.1 miles awayWhispering Meadows
2.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Baptist Church
5.1 miles awayFirst Presbyterian Church
5.5 miles awayCathedral of the Immaculate Conception
5.7 miles awaySt Rose Catholic Church
20.1 miles awayShopping
Glenbrook Square
7.0 miles awayShoppes of Coventry
9.3 miles awayCulture
Castle Gallery
4.9 miles awayArena Dinner Theater
5.0 miles awayEmbassy Theatre
5.6 miles awayFoellinger Theatre
5.9 miles awayPerforming Arts Center
5.9 miles awayRestaurants
IHOP
0.7 miles awayOutback Steakhouse
1.0 miles awayBuffalo Wild Wings
1.2 miles awayBob Evans
1.2 miles awayDon Halls
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