Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne is a senior living community located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and operated by Five Star Senior Living. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of older adults. Its focus is on providing personalized care plans, social programming, and a range of amenities, including restaurant-style dining and wellness activities. Residents have access to communal spaces and are supported by staff with a reputation for attentiveness and compassion.
Assisted living at Five Star Residences includes support with activities of daily living, as well as medical and personal care services. For residents requiring incontinence or ambulatory care, the community offers direct support in managing personal hygiene and mobility needs, ensuring safety and comfort. Medication management services are provided to help residents maintain compliance with their prescribed treatments, and the team is experienced in assisting those with diabetes, including monitoring and support for glucose management. Memory care is available for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with specialized staff and programming focused on enhanced safety and cognitive support. The community features an on-site barber and beauty salon for resident convenience, and wellness programming includes offerings like yoga and chair yoga classes. English is the primary language used by staff and in programming.
Transportation services at Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne include complimentary options available for both medical appointments and non-medical outings. These transportation services support residents’ ability to attend healthcare visits, run errands, and participate in off-site social or recreational activities, promoting continued engagement with the broader community.
Resident and family reviews indicate general satisfaction with the care and environment at Five Star Residences. Many highlight the warmth and dedication of staff members, naming individual team members such as Carol and Heather for their helpfulness and compassion, and report a welcoming atmosphere with a clean environment and meaningful activities. Dining experiences and timely communications from staff are also frequently praised. Some critiques, noted primarily in repeated reviews by one resident, mention slow response times, issues with facilities and maintenance, early meal hours, and concerns about costs and menu choices. Suggestions from other families include improving consistency of care across shifts. Overall, most families express reassurance and satisfaction with the quality of care, the friendly environment, and the level of dedication shown by the staff at Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne.
Costs at this community start at $2,880 and range up to $7,604. The average price in the community is $5,242, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,192. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.