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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.38

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.65

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.02

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.62

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

43%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

21%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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