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Golden Good Shepherd Home

101 Prairie Mills Road, Golden, IL 62339

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Golden Good Shepherd Home is a nursing home in Golden, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(217) 696-4421
Last standard health inspection
November 26, 2024 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
46
Residents per day, on average
33.8
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Legal business name
Golden Good Shepherd Home
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (17 vs 38).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on December 4, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on December 4, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on December 4, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0913 from the fire safety inspection on December 4, 2024.

  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.1 to 2.4 hours per resident per day.

  6. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. Payment stopped

    December 26, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 26, 2024, for 60 days.

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  9. 9 citations

    Health inspection on November 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0758 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2025.

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  10. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2025.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  14. 4 citations

    Health inspection on September 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 10, 2023.

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  15. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2022.

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  16. 4 citations

    Health inspection on August 18, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2022.

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  17. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 18, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0133. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Golden Good Shepherd Home last inspected?

CMS lists November 26, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Golden Good Shepherd Home have?

CMS lists 17 health citations since August 18, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Golden Good Shepherd Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Golden Good Shepherd Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Golden Good Shepherd Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.