Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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November 7, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $2,302

$2,302
Jan 31, 2022

Fine

2021 8 penalties totaling $33,858

$9,750
Dec 8, 2021

Fine

$1,950
Nov 22, 2021

Fine

$1,625
Nov 15, 2021

Fine

$15,000
Aug 5, 2021

Fine

$0
Aug 5, 2021

Payment Denial

$1,300
Apr 19, 2021

Fine

$983
Apr 12, 2021

Fine

$3,250
Jan 20, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $655

$655
Nov 9, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 3 violations

Tag 0684 D May 7, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 13, 2025
Tag 0740 D May 7, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 13, 2025
Tag 0842 D May 7, 2025

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 13, 2025

2024 4 violations

Tag 0609 D Apr 4, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 24, 2024
Tag 0580 D Mar 12, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Apr 9, 2024
Tag 0689 J Jan 30, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 13, 2024
Tag 0865 E Jan 30, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 13, 2024

2023 7 violations

Tag 0561 D Sep 12, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 18, 2023
Tag 0684 D Sep 12, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 18, 2023
Tag 0689 D Sep 12, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 18, 2023
Tag 0697 D Sep 12, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 18, 2023
Tag 0699 D Sep 12, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 18, 2023
Tag 0812 D Sep 12, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 18, 2023
Tag 0814 D Sep 12, 2023

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

✓ Corrected: Oct 18, 2023

2022 6 violations

Tag 0645 D Oct 21, 2022

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0684 D Oct 21, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0689 D Oct 21, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0757 D Oct 21, 2022

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0758 E Oct 21, 2022

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022
Tag 0759 D Oct 21, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2022

2021 8 violations

Tag 0880 E Dec 8, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jan 4, 2022
Tag 0609 D Aug 5, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Sep 14, 2021
Tag 0657 D Aug 5, 2021

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 14, 2021
Tag 0677 D Aug 5, 2021

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Sep 14, 2021
Tag 0761 E Aug 5, 2021

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: Sep 14, 2021
Tag 0880 E Aug 5, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 14, 2021
Tag 0842 E Mar 16, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 30, 2021
Tag 0880 E Jan 20, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2020 1 violations

Tag 0880 F Oct 15, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 1, 2020

2019 3 violations

Tag 0625 B Jul 29, 2019

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

✓ Corrected: Aug 22, 2019
Tag 0677 D Jul 29, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Aug 22, 2019
Tag 0659 D Jan 11, 2019

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019

2018 9 violations

Tag 0582 D Jun 27, 2018

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0622 D Jun 27, 2018

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0659 D Jun 27, 2018

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0686 D Jun 27, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jun 27, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0759 D Jun 27, 2018

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0761 D Jun 27, 2018

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: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0803 E Jun 27, 2018

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018
Tag 0812 E Jun 27, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 24, 2018

2017 6 violations

Tag 0157 D Sep 21, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Oct 11, 2017
Tag 0223 D Sep 21, 2017

Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.

✓ Corrected: Oct 11, 2017
Tag 0225 D Sep 21, 2017

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

✓ Corrected: Oct 11, 2017
Tag 0323 D Jun 20, 2017

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2017
Tag 0363 E Jun 20, 2017

Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2017
Tag 0371 E Jun 20, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD is a 2-star nursing home in FORT WAYNE, IN with 111 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 2607499655
📍 3136 GOEGLEIN RD, FORT WAYNE, IN
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD

What violations has GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD received?
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD?
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD safe?
Safety at GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD?
Phone: 2607499655. Address: 3136 GOEGLEIN RD, FORT WAYNE, IN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD offer?
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD is a skilled nursing facility with 111 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near FORT WAYNE, IN?
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