About Golden Years Homestead
Golden Years Homestead, located in FORT WAYNE, IN, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. This facility is part of a continuing care retirement community.
Why Families Choose Golden Years Homestead
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.06 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.06 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GREENCROFT COMMUNITIES network. This chain operates 5 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Golden Years Homestead provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 24 | Aug 05, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 47 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 20.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 4.8% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.6% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 30.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 90.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 25.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 19.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 75.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 29.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 13.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 5 complaints
- 2025: 5 complaints
- Total: 11 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
Nearby Hospitals
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PARKVIEW HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
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PARKVIEW WHITLEY HOSPITAL
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DUPONT HOSPITAL LLC
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VAN WERT COUNTY HOSPITAL
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ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL AT PARKVIEW NORTH
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THE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL OF LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWOR
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ADAMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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NORTHEASTERN CENTER
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PARK CENTER, INC
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MAPLE HEIGHTS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- CHRISTOPHER BALTES ADP OF THE SNF
- CHRISTOPHER BALTES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GLEN BODE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- GEORGE BULLION CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GEORGE BULLION ADP OF THE SNF
- GEORGE BULLION OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL CARPENTER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL CARPENTER ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHAEL CARPENTER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KENDRA CHUDZYNSKI TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- HUGH DAVIS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HUGH DAVIS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HUGH DAVIS ADP OF THE SNF
- DALE DEAN ADP OF THE SNF
- DALE DEAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DALE DEAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA ELICK ADP OF THE SNF
- CYNTHIA ELICK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CYNTHIA ELICK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ALAN FISHER CORPORATE OFFICER
- ALAN FISHER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ALAN FISHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALISON HEYDE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ALISON HEYDE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TERRI JOHNSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TERRI JOHNSON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- RAY MCINTOSH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RAY MCINTOSH ADP OF THE SNF
- RAY MCINTOSH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GREGORY MELLINGER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GREGORY MELLINGER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- BRANDON MILLER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DONNA MISNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DONNA MISNER ADP OF THE SNF
- DONNA MISNER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LYNDA OLINSKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LYNDA OLINSKI ADP OF THE SNF
- LYNDA OLINSKI CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DON SCHMIDT ADP OF THE SNF
- DON SCHMIDT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DON SCHMIDT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SHAUNA SHAFER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHAUNA SHAFER ADP OF THE SNF
- DOUG SHAW OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DOUG SHAW CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DOUG SHAW ADP OF THE SNF
- LINDA SMITH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LINDA SMITH ADP OF THE SNF
- LINDA SMITH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANDREA VANWYNGARDEN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDREA VANWYNGARDEN ADP OF THE SNF
- ANDREA VANWYNGARDEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JEANNINE VILLARREAL ADP OF THE SNF
- JEANNINE VILLARREAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JEANNINE VILLARREAL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- HARRY WEBB TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Miller's Merry Manor | N/A | 5 |
| Adams Woodcrest | N/A | 5 |
| Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne | N/A | 5 |
| Betz Nursing Home | N/A | 5 |
| Towne House Retirement Community | N/A | 5 |
| River Terrace Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Markle Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | N/A | 5 |
| Coventry Meadows | N/A | 5 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Golden Years Homestead directly at 2607499655. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.