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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Fort Wayne, Indiana

25 of the 45 places in Fort Wayne work with Medicaid: 25 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 45 places in Fort Wayne.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Indiana’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Indiana

It is run by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). (800) 403-0864 · Apply for Medicaid. Division of Family Resources (DFR): you can apply by phone or online through the Benefits Portal (fssabenefits.in.gov).

  • Indiana PathWays for Aging: Medicaid program for people 60 or older: each person chooses a health plan and has a care coordinator. It covers nursing home care and, through its waiver, home and community-based services such as adult day care, Adult Family Care, and assisted living. The waiver has had a waiting list since April 2024.
  • Health and Wellness Waiver: A Medicaid waiver for people 59 or younger who need a nursing home level of care; includes in-home services and assisted living. It shares a waiting list with PathWays.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Fort Wayne?
In our directory, 25 of the 45 places in Fort Wayne, Indiana, work with Medicaid: 25 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Indiana?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Indiana: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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