CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Golden Good Shepherd Home

101 Prairie Mills Road · Golden, IL 62339 · Adams County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds46CMS provider file
Recent citation rows33current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-11-2692024-11-265
Cycle 22023-09-0742023-09-074
Cycle 32022-08-1842022-08-187
02 / CITATION DETAIL

33 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2024-11-26 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-01
2024-11-26 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-01
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-20
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-21
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-21
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-24
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-24
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-24
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0760Severity G · isolated actual harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-21
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-21
2024-11-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-24
2024-11-26 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-01
2024-11-26 · FIREK0914Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-18
2024-11-26 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-10
2023-09-07 · FIREE0026Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-06
2023-09-07 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-11
2023-09-07 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-15
2023-09-07 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-10
2023-09-07 · HEALTHF0881Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-15
2023-09-07 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-12
2023-09-07 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04
2023-09-07 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-11
2022-08-18 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-07
2022-08-18 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-07
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-11-26Payment Denial$060
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BRUNS, PAULIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/15/2024
  • CASSENS, CYNTHIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1981
  • GRONEWOLD, DAVIDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
  • HEINECKE, CARLIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/15/2024
  • POST, CURTISIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/07/2012
  • WAITE, LINDAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/15/2015
  • WATERKOTTE, JANAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2024
  • DIXON, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • HIGDON, BRITNEYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/07/2025
  • WAITE, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/15/2015
  • BRUNS, PAULIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/15/2024
  • CASSENS, CYNTHIAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1981
  • GRONEWOLD, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
  • HEINECKE, CARLIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/15/2024
  • POST, CURTISIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/07/2012
  • DIXON, WILLIAMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • HIGDON, BRITNEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/07/2025
  • WATERKOTTE, JANAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2024

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.41per resident day
RN hours0.46per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.16per resident day
Staff turnover36.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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