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Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, IN

Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne, IN

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  • Interior

    A rehabilitation room featuring parallel bars and a large red therapy ball.
  • Decor

    A comfortable living room with modern seating and a TV setup.
  • Living Room

    A modern lounge area with stylish furniture and vibrant lighting.
  • Building

    A small building surrounded by trees and landscaping under a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy and well-lit bedroom with stylish decor.
  • Dining

    A traditional dining room with elegantly set tables and upholstered chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen area featuring a wooden dining table and chairs, with cabinets, a microwave, refrigerator, and decorative plants.
  • Seating Area

    A modern living room with comfortable seating and a television.
  • Fireplace

    Spacious living room with a chandelier, featuring a fireplace, piano, and large windows.
  • Bathroom

    An accessible bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and handrails.
  • Chandelier

    A spacious living room featuring a chandelier, large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
  • Appliances

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a table with chairs, and various appliances including a refrigerator and microwave.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with various exercise and therapy equipment.
  • Shower

    An accessible bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink equipped with grab bars.

2827 Northgate Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 73 reviews
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Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Costs & Pricing

Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers competitive pricing for its services, with monthly costs that reflect the quality of care provided. For a studio room, residents will find the cost to be $4,050, which is notably higher than the average rates in Allen County at $3,421 and slightly above the state average of $3,258 in Indiana. For a one-bedroom unit, the center charges $6,000 per month - a figure that significantly surpasses both Allen County's average of $3,126 and Indiana's typical rate of $3,300. This pricing structure indicates Canterbury's commitment to delivering comprehensive care and amenities that justify their higher costs within the region.

Floor plansCanterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterAllen CountyIndiana
Studio$4,050$3,421$3,258
1 Bedroom$6,000$3,126$3,300

Overall Review of Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Physical therapy is repeatedly described as skilled and genuinely helpful.

Several residents and families specifically highlight the physical therapy experience, saying the rehab staff has expertise that stands out. Multiple reviews describe feeling better due to therapy and recommend the therapy program for rehab stays. A few reviewers mention rehab as merely okay, but even those comments still point to a clean setting and a reasonable overall experience.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Memory care units are distinct

Separate male and female memory care units are a clear point of interest.

Reviews consistently bring up memory care as a key offering, with multiple mentions of separate male and female units. Residents and families describe the memory care setup as a benefit for dementia care and as a safer environment with activities. A few reviewers also describe plans to move into memory care on-site, reinforcing that it is part of the community experience rather than an off-site option.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent theme

Cleanliness comes up often, with both strong praise and serious complaints.

Many reviews describe the facility as very clean, updated, and well kept, sometimes noting how it smells or how rooms appear at visits. Housekeeping is also mentioned as doing a good job maintaining cleanliness. At the same time, several critical reviews report dirty rooms or inadequate cleaning, including concerns tied to hygiene and basic upkeep.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food is described positively by some residents, but negatively by others.

Some reviews say the food is the best, great, or excellent, and a few mention dining as part of the overall experience. Other reviewers report significant problems, including meals arriving cold and strong dissatisfaction with taste and edibility. One critical review also connects food handling to broader care concerns, making dining feel like part of a larger reliability issue for that family.

  • A traditional dining room with elegantly set tables and upholstered chairs.
  • An elegant dining room with tables and chairs, adorned with chandeliers and curtains.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Call lights and medication timing

Several residents and families report delays and misses with call response and medications.

A recurring negative point is responsiveness—reviews describe difficulty getting staff on the phone and call button response taking noticeable time. Multiple accounts also describe medication problems, including late morning meds and concerns about being given the wrong type of food despite dietary instructions. One review goes further by describing ignored call lights and frequent issues around daily routines.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Falls raise safety concerns

Falls are cited in multiple reviews as a recurring safety concern.

Some families describe experiences with repeated falls, including injuries severe enough to involve hospitalization. Another reviewer also mentions frequent falling as part of ongoing care problems. These reports focus attention on safety practices and how well fall risk is managed for individual residents.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 142 resident community capacity 142 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fort Wayne International (11 miles away) Fort Wayne International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Piere's Entertainment Center (0.1 miles)
  • New China Garden (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.3 miles)
  • Corner Pocket Pub (0.4 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.4 miles)
  • Dos Margaritas (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • North Anthony Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Scott's Food & Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Extended Care Specialists (0.9 miles)
  • Orthopaedics Northeast P C (1.1 miles)
  • Fort Wayne Endoscopy Center (1.5 miles)
  • Afdent (1.6 miles)
  • Psychiatric Care (2 miles)
  • Beltone (2.2 miles)
  • Parkview Physicians Group - Colon & Rectal Surgery (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Parkwood Church of God (1.3 miles)
  • Saint Charles Borromeo Parish (1.8 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Lions Park (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Coldwater Crossing (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Huntington Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles)

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