Golden Years Homestead
Golden Years Homestead is a 2-star rated nursing home in Fort Wayne, IN with 111 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5.
The facility has 47 health violations on record. Federal fines total $36,815 across 10 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: May 7, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Indiana public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.
Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $2,302
Fine
2021 8 penalties totaling $33,858
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Payment Denial
Fine
Fine
Fine
2020 1 penalties totaling $655
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 3 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2024 4 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
2023 7 violations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2022 6 violations
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2021 8 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 1 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 3 violations
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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
2018 9 violations
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2017 6 violations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
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.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Years Homestead
- What violations has Golden Years Homestead received?
- Golden Years Homestead has 47 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: (260) 749-9655. 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?
- Compare Golden Years Homestead with other nursing homes in Fort Wayne, IN on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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