Golden Years Center: Resident Rights Violations - MO
The violation occurred at Golden Years Center for Rehab and Healthcare, where federal inspectors found the facility had transferred a resident between units while failing to follow mandatory notification procedures.
During a January 29 interview, an LPN told inspectors they were "unfamiliar with the resident and was not aware that the resident had been originally moved to the memory care unit." The nurse acknowledged that all residents were supposed to receive written notification when room moves occurred, stating "the resident should have received a written notice of the room move."
The LPN added that "the facility needed to follow all policies and regulations related to resident's rights."
Later that day, the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility's failure. During a 1:34 p.m. interview, the nursing director admitted "the resident had not been notified in writing about the room move" and said they were "not sure why the resident had not received a written notification."
More troubling, the Director of Nursing told inspectors they were "unaware of the regulation" requiring written notice for room transfers.
The nursing director acknowledged that "the resident should have been notified in writing related to his/her room move."
Federal regulations require nursing homes to provide residents written notice before room changes, particularly transfers to specialized units like memory care. The requirement protects residents' rights to be informed about decisions affecting their care and living arrangements.
The inspection, conducted following a complaint, found the facility had violated federal standards for resident rights by failing to provide proper notification procedures.
The violation affected few residents but represented what inspectors classified as minimal harm or potential for actual harm.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Golden Years Center For Rehab and Healthcare from 2026-01-30 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
GOLDEN YEARS CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE in HARRISONVILLE, MO was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
The requirement protects residents' rights to be informed about decisions affecting their care and living arrangements.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.