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HomeIndianaGolden Years Homestead

Golden Years Homestead

3136 Goeglein Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 468152607499655
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
111
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $15,646

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 111 certified beds with an average of 90.8 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Aug 5, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $15,646 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.05 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 21.1%

• Part of the Greencroft Communities chain (5 facilities)

Golden Years Homestead is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana with 111 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. The facility scored below average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
111
Avg Residents/Day
90.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 16, 2005
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Allen
Last Inspection
Aug 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
46.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Jan 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$15,646
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 30, 2024
$15,646

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.02 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.05 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.62 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
21.1%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (35)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WOODLAWN HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2018
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2018
BALTES, CHRISTOPHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 7, 2019
BULLION, GEORGEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 1995
CARPENTER, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2000
DAVIS, HUGHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 5, 2024
DEAN, DALEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 1997
ELICK, CYNTHIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
FISHER, ALANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
MCINTOSH, RAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
MISNER, DONNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
OLINSKI, LYNDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 8, 2020
SCHMIDT, DONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2006
SHAFER, SHAUNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 12, 2025
SHAW, DOUGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SMITH, LINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
VANWYNGARDEN, ANDREAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
VILLARREAL, JEANNINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
BULLION, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 1995
CARPENTER, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2000
DAVIS, HUGHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 5, 2024
DEAN, DALECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 1997
ELICK, CYNTHIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
HEYDE, ALISONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 9, 2019
JOHNSON, TERRICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
MCINTOSH, RAYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
MELLINGER, GREGORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
MISNER, DONNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
OLINSKI, LYNDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 8, 2020
SCHMIDT, DONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2006
SHAW, DOUGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SMITH, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
VANWYNGARDEN, ANDREACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
VILLARREAL, JEANNINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
FISHER, ALANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Golden Years Homestead?▾
Golden Years Homestead has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Golden Years Homestead had any health inspection violations?▾
Golden Years Homestead had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 5, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $15,646 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Golden Years Homestead?▾
Golden Years Homestead provides 4.05 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 3.02 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 21.1%.
How many beds does Golden Years Homestead have?▾
Golden Years Homestead has 111 certified beds with an average of 90.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Greencroft Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Golden Years Homestead?▾
Yes, there are 25 other nursing homes in Fort Wayne, Indiana with an average rating of 3.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Fort Wayne nursing homes page.

Part of Greencroft Communities

This chain operates 5 facilities. View all →