Canterbury Gardens
2827 Northgate Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835-2903
At Canterbury Gardens Assisted Living, the facility features private bathrooms with walk-in showers, individual temperature control, an emergency call system and restaurant style dieting.
Operated by American Senior Communities, which runs 84 communities in our directory.
With 142 beds, Canterbury Gardens is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Fort Wayne average about 96 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 81% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Fort Wayne average about 3.8 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.
The community is located in Allen County, IN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 10 problems at Canterbury Gardens. None of them caused harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Canterbury Gardens offers nursing home care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 142
- Occupancy 81%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 58%
- Last health inspection September 2025
Resident & family reviews
I would NOT recommend this home to my puppy dog. There is not enough help. They let the CNA's and QMA's run the place. There is no communication between the staff. Things are not followed threw.
by Verified visitor, Sep 2010