Heritage Park, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a care facility specializing in nursing home services with additional assisted living options. The community offers skilled nursing care, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation for individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Heritage Park is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, participating in Medicare since June 24, 1969 and October 1, 2007, and is part of the American Senior Communities network. Current census information indicates the facility houses both nursing and assisted living residents, with occupancy at around 163 individuals, including 50 in the main nursing area.
Residents at Heritage Park have access to a comprehensive array of care and medical support services. The facility provides full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and toileting, while encouraging self-care for eating where appropriate. Clinical services include pain management, dental care, podiatry, and on-site nurses, as well as a therapy room for occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Specialized programming is available for residents with memory care needs, and hospice and continuing care are also provided. Heritage Park features various support amenities such as laundry and dry cleaning, a barber/beauty salon, and on-site social work and counseling services for residents and their families. Additional wellness and recreational activities, including yoga and organized clubs and communities, foster resident engagement. The facility accommodates non-English speakers, with services available in French.
Residents and family review summaries describe Heritage Park as a community with compassionate and supportive care, highlighting positive experiences with nursing, therapy, and social work staff. The facility has a reputation for fostering a welcoming environment and promoting a sense of community through attentive caregiving and well-regarded activities. Positive remarks often reference the dedication of staff in physical therapy and administration. However, some reviews indicate issues with the timeliness of staff response to call lights and certain aspects of short-term rehabilitation care, sometimes attributed to staffing shortages—a noted trend within the broader healthcare field. While most feedback is favorable regarding caregiving quality and staff warmth, there are occasional concerns about professionalism and consistency in responsiveness. No recent major changes or developments in services have been reported as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $2,000 and range up to $8,030. The average price in the community is $5,015, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,159. The cost of nursing homes 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.
