Golden Years Homestead
3136 Goeglein Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Golden Years Homestead is a nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (260) 749-9655
- Last standard health inspection
- August 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 111
- Residents per day, on average
- 87.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Woodlawn Hospital
- Chain
- Greencroft Communities
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (21 vs 23).
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 7, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0697 2 times since 2023.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.
Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.
Citation K0342. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for 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 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 July 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.
3 citations
Health inspection on May 7, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 30, 2024 from $24,070 to $15,646.
4 citations
Health inspection on September 23, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2024.
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 October 17, 2024.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0699 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 October 17, 2024.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 23, 2024
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 November 5, 2024.
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 November 5, 2024.
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 November 5, 2024.
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 November 5, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 5, 2021 from $16,287 to $16,679.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 5, 2021 from $15,000 to $16,287.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 4, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 April 24, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
23 of 507 Indiana homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 February 13, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0865. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2024.
Fine
January 30, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $15,646 on January 30, 2024.
7 citations
Health inspection on September 12, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 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 October 18, 2023.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 October 18, 2023.
Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.
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 November 10, 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- WOODLAWN HOSPITAL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/2018
- GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2018
- BALTES, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/07/2019
- BULLION, GEORGEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1995
- CARPENTER, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2000
- DAVIS, HUGHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/05/2024
- DEAN, DALEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1997
- ELICK, CYNTHIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- MCINTOSH, RAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2011
- MISNER, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
- OLINSKI, LYNDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/08/2020
- ROGERS, BRADLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/26/2026
- SCHMIDT, DONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2006
- SHAFER, SHAUNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/12/2025
- SHAW, DOUGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- SMITH, LINDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- VANWYNGARDEN, ANDREAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2018
- VILLARREAL, JEANNINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
Questions
When was Golden Years Homestead last inspected?
CMS lists August 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Golden Years Homestead have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since September 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Golden Years Homestead been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $15,646 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Golden Years Homestead?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Golden Years Homestead a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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