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Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne

Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne is an assisted living community in Fort Wayne, IN.

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  • Interior

    An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • Outdoors

    A landscaped entrance sign for Covington Commons surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with neatly arranged bedding, a bedside lamp, and artwork on the wall.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living and dining area featuring a comfortable sofa, elegant chairs, a round dining table, and tasteful artwork on the walls.
  • Building

    An inviting building entrance with columns and a landscaped garden.
  • Architecture

    A suburban single-story house with a garage and yard.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with elegant furnishings and warm lighting.
  • Windows

    A cozy residential house with a front entrance, landscaped garden, and sidewalk.
  • Dining

    A stylish dining room with wooden furniture and green decorative elements.
  • Landscaping

    A row of suburban houses with a neatly landscaped garden and driveway.
  • Lighting

    A cozy home theater setup with comfortable seating and a large screen TV.
  • Garden

    A suburban house with a well-maintained garden and bright pink flowers along the driveway.
  • Entrance

    A well-maintained building entrance adorned with colorful flowerbeds.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with a small dining area featuring a sofa, chairs, and decorative artwork.

2601 Covington Commons Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

To contact a resident: (260) 432-1932

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

4.6 from 156 reviews
5 stars
118
4 stars
24
3 stars
5
2 stars
3
1 stars
6

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Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne Costs & Pricing

Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne offers a compelling cost structure for residents in comparison to both Allen County and the broader state of Indiana. For instance, a one-bedroom unit is priced at $1,870, significantly lower than the county average of $3,126 and state average of $3,300. Similarly, two-bedroom apartments are available at $2,055 - again, more affordable than the county's $2,692 and the state's $3,208. Studio apartments at Five Star are priced at $2,365; this is below both Allen County's average of $3,421 and Indiana's average of $3,258. This pricing positions Five Star Residences as an attractive option for those seeking quality living arrangements without the financial burden often associated with senior housing in the region.

Floor plansFive Star Residences of Fort WayneAllen CountyIndiana
1 Bedroom$1,870$3,126$3,300
2 Bedrooms$2,055$2,692$3,208
Studio$2,365$3,421$3,258

Overall Review of Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne

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Alert button brings help

Residents describe using an alert button for prompt help when needed.

One resident says that after pressing a button, someone comes to help right away and that staff also help keep the room clean. Another resident describes the same check-in process after using the alert system, saying they’re checked on as needed.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food can miss expectations

Some residents report problems with food availability or taste.

A few residents say the dining experience isn’t consistently satisfying, including complaints about meals running out and leaving backup options. Others mention that special dietary accommodations felt limited and that meal preferences weren’t consistently met. Even with overall positive remarks about food, these accounts show noticeable gaps for certain residents.

  • An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • Elegantly set dining room with multiple tables and chairs, illuminated by warm lighting.
  • A cozy living and dining area featuring a comfortable sofa, elegant chairs, a round dining table, and tasteful artwork on the walls.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Maintenance delays frustrate families

Several reviews describe slow or incomplete maintenance follow-through.

Some families report having to repeatedly address issues to get repairs handled, including items taking months or not being fixed in a timely way. One review describes ongoing maintenance problems, with residents doing fixes themselves because repairs weren’t coming. Another account says maintenance response times and communication about timing could be better. Update notes appear in at least one review, but the overall theme is that repairs aren’t consistently prompt.

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Activities keep residents busy

Residents mention regular activities like bingo and outings.

At least a couple of residents highlight bingo as a favorite activity and describe the community running scheduled activities with chances to get out and meet people. Another resident also mentions enjoying outings and keeping busy through organized events. Together, these comments suggest activities are a meaningful part of day-to-day life for some residents.

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Features

Housing

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

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

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fort Wayne International (6 miles away) Fort Wayne International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a vibrant and convenient lifestyle. Close proximity to restaurants such as Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy, and cafes like Starbucks provides easy access to daily essentials and dining options. Quality healthcare is also readily available with physicians such as Ashok Kadambi and hospitals like Lutheran Health Network nearby. Additionally, recreational opportunities can be found at AMC CLASSIC Jefferson Point 18 theater or the beautiful parks including Indian Trails Park and Promenade Park. Overall, this part of Fort Wayne offers a mix of convenience and leisure for seniors seeking a comfortable living environment.

Restaurants

  • Tequila Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (0.1 miles)
  • Black Dog Pub (0.2 miles)
  • Mitchell's Neighborhood Grill (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.3 miles)
  • Cebolla's Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Banh Mi Pho Shop (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Indiana Vein & Laser Center (0.8 miles)
  • Ashok Kadambi (1 miles)
  • Midwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (1.2 miles)
  • Syed M. Hasan, MD - IU Health Physicians Fort Wayne (1.2 miles)
  • Ap-Sleep Centers (1.3 miles)
  • Holtsclaw Medical Centre (1.3 miles)
  • Comprehensive Cancer Center (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Orthopedic Hospital Physical (1.5 miles)
  • Rehabilitation Hospital of Ft. Wayne (1.7 miles)
  • Iom Health System (1.9 miles)
  • Lutheran Health Network (1.9 miles)
  • Lutheran Imaging Services (4.1 miles)
  • St Joseph Hospital - Emergency Room (4.2 miles)
  • St Joseph Hospital (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Jefferson Point 18 (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Indian Trails Park (3 miles)
  • Promenade Park (4.6 miles)
  • Headwaters Park (4.7 miles)
  • Freimann Square (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Trinity English Lutheran Church Elca (4.4 miles)

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