Fort Wayne, IN

Golden Years Homestead

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,646 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3136 Goeglein Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

(260) 749-9655

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

111

Certified beds

Average residents

91

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Greencroft Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2005-12-16

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

5 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.38

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.65

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.02

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.05

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.03

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.62

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.16

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.02

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.38

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.08

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.36

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

43%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

21%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,369

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

44.69

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9978

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.22

Baseline 18.26% · Performance 20.40% · Measure score 2.22 · Achievement 2.22 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

3.87

Baseline 6.16% · Performance 6.68% · Measure score 3.87 · Achievement 3.87 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

8.67

Baseline 45.08% · Performance 28.26% · Measure score 8.67 · Achievement 8.67 · Improvement 7.81

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.12

Baseline 3.95 hours · Performance 3.96 hours · Measure score 3.12 · Achievement 3.12 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.17%
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 94 · Observed rate 11.7% · Lower 95% interval 7.57%
Discharge to community 48.31%
50.57%
2.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 87 · Observed rate 42.53% · Lower 95% interval 39.96%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.85
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 76.47%
95.27%
18.8 pts worse
Numerator 39 · Denominator 51
Falls with major injury 1.96%
0.77%
1.2 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 51
Discharge self-care score 71.79%
53.69%
18.1 pts better
Numerator 28 · Denominator 39
Discharge mobility score 46.15%
50.94%
4.8 pts worse
Numerator 18 · Denominator 39
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.96%
2.29%
0.3 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 51 · Adjusted rate 1.87%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.68%
7.12%
0.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 4.65% · Lower 95% interval 3.76%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 4.44%
8.2%
3.8 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 180
Staff flu vaccination coverage 38.42%
42%
3.6 pts worse
Numerator 68 · Denominator 177
Discharge function score 61.54%
56.45%
5.1 pts better
Numerator 24 · Denominator 39
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 95.45%
96.28%
0.8 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 22
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 22.73%
25.2%
2.5 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 22

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.6
0.3 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.5
0.7 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.1%
93.6%
2.5 pts worse
93.4%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 74.1% · Q2 94.8% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.4% · 4Q avg 91.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.8%
95.4%
2.4 pts better
95.5%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.6%
3.8%
3.8 pts worse
3.3%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.2%
24.6%
19.4 pts better
11.4%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.3%
5.6%
2.7 pts worse
5.4%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.1% · Q2 13.6% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 8.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.7%
23.5%
4.8 pts better
19.6%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.1% · Q2 16.9% · Q3 18.3% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 18.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.4%
14.8%
0.4 pts better
16.7%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 14.0% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 26.9%
13.3%
13.6 pts worse
16.3%
10.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.4% · Q2 20.4% · Q3 28.2% · Q4 34.8% · 4Q avg 26.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 30.6%
11.7%
18.9 pts worse
14.9%
15.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 30.5% · Q3 30.0% · Q4 37.5% · 4Q avg 30.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.4%
0.2 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.1%
1.2%
3.9 pts worse
1.7%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 34.5%
24.2%
10.3 pts worse
19.8%
14.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.7% · Q2 35.9% · Q3 28.6% · Q4 32.1% · 4Q avg 34.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
4.1%
0.6 pts better
5.1%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.6% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.8%
81.6%
5.2 pts better
81.7%
5.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 73.7% · Q2 88.5% · Q3 92.6% · Q4 90.0% · 4Q avg 86.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.4%
10.5%
3.1 pts better
12.0%
4.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.4% · Observed 6.7% · Expected 10.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.8%
79.0%
3.2 pts worse
79.7%
3.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 75.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.8%
22.4%
4.6 pts better
23.9%
6.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.8% · Observed 15.6% · Expected 20.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-05 · Fire 2025-08-05

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-23 · Fire 2024-09-23

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-12 · Fire 2023-09-12

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2025-10-10

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-05

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-11-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-11-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-05

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-23

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-11-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-11-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-11-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-11-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-07

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-12

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-09

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-01-30

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-30

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-10-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$15,646 2024-01-30

Fine

Fine · fine $15,646

Fine

Ownership

Woodlawn Hospital

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 9 facilities 2018-07-01
Baltes, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-02-07
Bullion, George

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1995-01-01
Bullion, George

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1995-01-01
Carpenter, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2000-01-01
Carpenter, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2000-01-01
Davis, Hugh

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-02-05
Davis, Hugh

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-02-05
Dean, Dale

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1997-01-01
Dean, Dale

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1997-01-01
Elick, Cynthia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Elick, Cynthia

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Fisher, Alan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-06-13
Fisher, Alan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-06-13
Golden Years Homestead, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2018-07-01
Heyde, Alison

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2019-09-09
Johnson, Terri

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2022-06-13
Mcintosh, Ray

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-01-01
Mcintosh, Ray

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-01-01
Mellinger, Gregory

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2022-06-13
Misner, Donna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Misner, Donna

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Olinski, Lynda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-04-08
Olinski, Lynda

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-04-08
Schmidt, Don

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-01-01
Schmidt, Don

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-01-01
Shafer, Shauna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-06-12
Shaw, Doug

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01
Shaw, Doug

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01
Smith, Linda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2022-01-01
Smith, Linda

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2022-01-01
Vanwyngarden, Andrea

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-01-01
Vanwyngarden, Andrea

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-01-01
Villarreal, Jeannine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-01
Villarreal, Jeannine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-01

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