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Brightstar Senior Living Of Fort Wayne

Brightstar Senior Living Of Fort Wayne is an assisted living community in Fort Wayne, IN.

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11430 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

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4.9 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Brightstar Senior Living Of Fort Wayne

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Memory care feels underdone

Memory care is described as lacking visual stimulation and a consistent routine.

One reviewer felt memory care had too little to do, describing scattered activities, bare walls, and residents wandering without much structure. Others also commented on the memory care setup, including concern that rooms offer limited daily-use kitchen space for memory care residents. On the more positive side, several families liked that memory care programming and weekly activity sheets were discussed during tours and that memory care is positioned on a second floor with elevators. Overall, the reviews suggest memory care may feel uneven depending on expectations and what a family is looking for.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Food quality stands out

Residents and families frequently mention meals that smell good and taste fresh.

A number of reviews emphasize strong meal experiences, from food prepared from scratch to meals that smell good and are served hot. Families also describe home-cooked meals and point to better-than-expected dining compared with other places. Several reviewers specifically highlight the chef and day-to-day freshness, including avoiding canned vegetables. A couple reviews set expectations differently by noting the dining area can feel more like a smaller, less formal setup.

common 5 reviews mention this

Tours emphasize the care plan

Tours and admissions conversations are described as organized and responsive.

Multiple reviewers described positive tour experiences, with staff members walking them through processes and showing them what residents’ days look like. Families also mentioned clear communication during scheduling and a smooth, prompt response when questions came up. During visits, reviewers talked about activity sheets and specific programming for memory care residents, along with an emphasis on professionalism. In general, the reviews suggest the community is good at explaining what to expect during the initial visit and transition.

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Features

Housing

  • 41 resident community capacity 41 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fort Wayne International (15 miles away) Fort Wayne International (15 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Parkview Orthopedic Hospital (0.5 miles)
  • Orthopaedics Northeast (1.5 miles)
  • Parkview Heart Institute (1.5 miles)
  • Prmc Surgery (1.6 miles)
  • Byron Health Center (2 miles)
  • Fwaaca (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Parkview Outpatient Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Casa Grande Mexican Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Nori Asian Fusion Cuisine (1.5 miles)
  • Bob Evans (1.5 miles)
  • Culver's (1.8 miles)
  • Black Canyon Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Einhaus Group - Jenny Vancleave MD (1.2 miles)
  • Asthma & Allergy Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Fw Interventional Pain Management (1.4 miles)
  • The Hearing Center (1.4 miles)
  • Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC (1.4 miles)
  • Allen County Cardiology (1.4 miles)
  • Maxcare Bionics (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Parkview Family Park (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church (1.9 miles)
  • Pine Hills Church (3.8 miles)
  • Parkwood Church of God (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Coldwater Crossing (4 miles)

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