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Golden Years Homestead

3136 GOEGLEIN RD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46815
(260) 749-9655
www.greencroft.org/GoldenYears
111 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
111
CMS facility ID
155755
Care type
Nursing home
County
Allen
Facility name
Golden Years Homestead
Street address
3136 GOEGLEIN RD
City / state / ZIP
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Phone
(260) 749-9655
Website
www.greencroft.org/GoldenYears

About this facility — Golden Years Homestead

Golden Years Homestead is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed for 111 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).

It is one of 65 senior care facilities in Fort Wayne and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Golden Years Homestead 38 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $15,646 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Greencroft Communities
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Woodlawn Hospital
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2018
Baltes, Christopher
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Bode, Glen
Trustee — since 2022
Bullion, George
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1995
Carpenter, Michael
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2000
Chudzynski, Kendra
Trustee — since 2024
Davis, Hugh
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Dean, Dale
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1997
Elick, Cynthia
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Fisher, Alan
Officer · Operational control · Trustee — since 2022
Golden Years Homestead, Inc
Operational control — since 2018
Heyde, Alison
Director · Trustee — since 2019
Johnson, Terri
Director · Trustee — since 2022
Mcintosh, Ray
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Mellinger, Gregory
Director · Trustee — since 2022
Miller, Brandon
Trustee — since 2025
Misner, Donna
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Olinski, Lynda
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Schmidt, Don
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2006
Shafer, Shauna
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Shaw, Doug
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Smith, Linda
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Vanwyngarden, Andrea
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Villarreal, Jeannine
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Webb, Harry
Trustee — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
2 naming this facility · 1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2005-12-16
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
2 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$15,646 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-05
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$442 per day (≈ $13,440/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
54% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 41% private/other
Occupancy
88% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
18% above the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
111
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-11-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-11-26
2025-08-05Health inspection1 citation
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-09-04
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (36 citations)
2025-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-20
2025-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0740
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-06-13
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-13
2024-09-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-17
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-10-17
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2024-10-17
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-17
2024-04-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-04-24
2024-03-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-09
2024-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-13
F-0865
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-02-13
2023-09-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-10-18
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-18
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-18
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-18
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-10-18
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-18
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-10-18
2025-08-05Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-10-10
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-10-10
K-0342
E · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-10-10
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-10-10
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-10-10
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-10-10
2024-09-23Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-11-05
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-11-05
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-05
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-05
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-05
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-11-05
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-05
2023-09-12Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-11-10
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-10
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-10
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-11-10

Federal penalties

2024-01-30Fine$15,646
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155755.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.619 ratings on Google
★★★★★Sandra Snyder · 2026-03-17 · via Google

“I’m very grateful for everything your staff has done to help me in a difficult time. From the first day to my going home, everyone at Golden Years Rehab showed kindness, respect, compassion, and professionalism. Each staff member has used their God given talents and is blessed to be a blessing. With deep gratitude, Sandy Snyder”

★Emily Emerson · 2026-05-06 · via Google

“My mother was here and they neglected her to the point she became septic and eventually died. When I received her things, I noticed the real jewelry she had was gone and her phone was also stolen.”

★★★★kepi galloway · 2025-02-03 · via Google

“I was at Golden years for two months. Most of the staff are exceptional. I especially appreciate the kindness and patience of Rochelle and Angie. But housekeeping could improve. Deb Galloway”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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