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Golden Years Homestead
3136 Goeglein Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Golden Years Homestead is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, certified for 111 beds and caring for about 91 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Indiana median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 8, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 12.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allen Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 11 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.9 | 12.5 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 12.6% | 54.7% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,646 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Aug 2025, 23 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×18 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 12.6%, RNs 44.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.6% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.4% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Woodlawn Hospital. Chain: Greencroft Communities (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2018 |
| Golden Years Homestead, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Allen County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Heritage | Monroeville | 61 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4.9 | — | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation | Fort Wayne | 90 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4.4 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne | 142 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 7.0 | — | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Coventry Meadows | Fort Wayne | 150 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3.3 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center | Fort Wayne | 82 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 13.4 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Heritage Park | Fort Wayne | 180 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3.9 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | 115 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6.1 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
All 29 facilities in Allen County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Golden Years Homestead been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Golden Years Homestead been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Golden Years Homestead compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Golden Years Homestead?
It is part of the Greencroft Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Woodlawn Hospital and Golden Years Homestead, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Golden Years Homestead last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.