GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD holds a 2 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the Indiana average of 3.1, as a ccrc in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
ccrc in Fort Wayne, Indiana
3136 GOEGLEIN RDRatings
CMS 2/5 stars
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,000/month
About GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD is a non profit - corporation ccrc in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Fort Wayne average of 3.7, below the Indiana average of 3.1.
Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 4 out of 5, and its weakest is health inspections at 2 out of 5.
How to read GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 2-star overall rating means GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.
For GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD, CMS currently publishes 2 out of 5 for health inspections, 3 out of 5 for staffing, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Indiana providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 26 rated facilities in Fort Wayne average 3.7 out of 5, and the Indiana average is 3.1. GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD rates 2 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Indiana survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What ccrc costs near Fort Wayne, Indiana
Indiana ccrc typically runs $3,800 to $6,000 per month, a midpoint of roughly $4,900 — about $58,800 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. Medicare does not pay for room and board in this care category. Common funding routes are private pay, long-term care insurance, a state Medicaid waiver where one exists, and VA Aid and Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses.
When you call GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Fort Wayne providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 2 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 2 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare for certified providers; the Indiana licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Fort Wayne.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Fort Wayne will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD?
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.1.
How does GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD compare to other Fort Wayne facilities?
Across 26 rated facilities in Fort Wayne, the average CMS overall rating is 3.7 out of 5. GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD rates 2 out of 5, below that local average.
What are GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 2 out of 5, staffing 3 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD.
Who operates GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD?
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD is operated as a non profit - corporation ccrc.
What does ccrc cost near Fort Wayne, Indiana?
Indiana ccrc typically runs $3,800–$6,000 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD located?
GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD is at 3136 GOEGLEIN RD. You can reach the facility directly at 2607499655.
Nearby facilities in Fort Wayne
- ASHTON CREEK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
- BETHLEHEM WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION
- BYRON HEALTH CENTER
- CANTERBURY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
- CELEBRATE SENIOR LIVING OF FORT WAYNE
- CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 155755).
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
No CMS inspection survey date or data-refresh timestamp is on record for this facility yet, so this page states no data date. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule — always confirm directly with the provider.