GOLDEN YEARS HOMESTEAD

Golden Years Homestead is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility located at 3136 Goeglein Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County, ZIP 46815). The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and maintains a certified bed capacity of 111 beds. It can be reached by phone at (260) 749-9655. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Golden Years Homestead received a 2-star rating in health inspections, indicating below-average performance in this area relative to national benchmarks. The staffing rating is 3 stars, placing it at the national average for staffing levels and nurse hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating of 4 stars reflects above-average performance in clinical quality indicators, such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional outcomes, as reported to CMS. Golden Years Homestead is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a dually certified facility, it serves residents who qualify under either federal program. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to verify current coverage, availability, and any applicable private-pay options or supplemental insurance arrangements. When assessed against national averages, Golden Years Homestead presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating components. Its overall 2-star rating and 2-star health inspection rating are below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting that inspection findings at this facility have been more numerous or more severe than average during the applicable review period. Its staffing rating aligns with the national average, and its 4-star quality measure rating is notably above average, indicating stronger performance in tracked clinical outcomes. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database to gain a fuller understanding of specific findings related to health and safety compliance at this location.