GOLDEN GOOD SHEPHERD HOME

Golden Good Shepherd Home is a non-profit nursing care facility located at 101 Prairie Mills Road in Golden, Illinois, within Adams County. The facility holds certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs and operates 46 certified beds. Its ownership is classified as non-profit, falling under the "Other" non-profit category. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars for nursing homes. CMS star ratings are assigned based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Golden Good Shepherd Home received a 3-star rating for health inspections, indicating performance at or near the national median in that category. The staffing rating of 4 stars suggests above-average staffing levels relative to other certified facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates performance below the national average in clinical quality indicators, which include measures related to resident health outcomes and functional status. Golden Good Shepherd Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs for their care costs. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (217) 696-4421 to inquire about current bed availability, specific services offered, and any additional payment arrangements that may apply. When considered against national benchmarks, Golden Good Shepherd Home presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, while the 4-star staffing rating stands above the norm. The 2-star quality measure rating, however, falls below the national average, which may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating care outcomes. Health inspection performance at 3 stars reflects a standing consistent with the broad middle tier of nursing facilities across the country. As with all CMS-rated facilities, these ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected through federal inspection processes and facility-reported information. Individuals conducting research on this facility are encouraged to review the most current data available through the CMS Care Compare database for the most up-to-date rating information.