Golden Years Homestead
3136 Goeglein Rd · Fort Wayne, IN · 46815 · 2607499655
111 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Greencroft Communities Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,646 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2024
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 October 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155755 · certified since December 16, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.