Byron Health Center
Nursing Home · Fort Wayne, IN
CMS certification number155364
Contact & location
1661 Beacon StreetFort Wayne, IN 46805
Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 637-3166
- ZIP code
- 46805 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 100.3 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Hendricks County Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- August 2, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 1.19 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.10 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.21 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 0.88 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 1.00 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.3 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 31, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-31 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-31 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-31 | 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. F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-03-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2025-06-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-05-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-05-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-05-19 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-05-19 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-05-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-05-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-19 |
| 2025-02-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2024-02-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,281 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-19 | Fine | $8,281 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brounts, Lionel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, Therese (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clark, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eakin, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Guy, Audra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kattman, Dodd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lambert, Debra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Kristina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Recovery Health Services, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starcher, Sarah (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendricks County Hospital (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engels, Erin (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fenoughty, Deanna (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gentry, Mark (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starkey, Tyler (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whicker, Timothy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brounts, Lionel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, Therese (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clark, Charles (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eakin, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fenoughty, Deanna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Guy, Audra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kattman, Dodd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lambert, Debra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin, Kristina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Recovery Health Services, INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starcher, Sarah (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engels, Erin (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gentry, Mark (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Starkey, Tyler (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, John (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whicker, Timothy (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Byron Health Center?
Byron Health Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.
How many beds does Byron Health Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 100 residents per day.
Has Byron Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,281 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Byron Health Center?
(260) 637-3166. The facility is located at 1661 Beacon Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.