Golden Good Shepherd Home
Nursing Home · Golden, IL
CMS certification number146111
Contact & location
101 Prairie Mills RoadGolden, IL 62339
Adams County
- Phone
- (217) 696-4421
- ZIP code
- 62339 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day
- 31.8 (69% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 2007
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.41 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.46 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.96 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.16 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 26, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 16 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-26 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-26 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-26 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2024-11-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2024-11-26 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2024-11-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-24 |
| 2023-09-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-09-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-11 |
| 2023-09-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-15 |
| 2023-09-07 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-10 |
| 2022-08-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-07 |
| 2022-08-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-07 |
| 2022-08-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-07 |
| 2022-08-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-07 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | Payment Denial | 60 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon, William (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Higdon, Britney (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dixon, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Higdon, Britney (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, Linda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bruns, Paul (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cassens, Cynthia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gronewold, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinecke, Carl (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Post, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bruns, Paul (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cassens, Cynthia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gronewold, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinecke, Carl (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Post, Curtis (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waite, Linda (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waterkotte, Jana (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dixon, William (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Higdon, Britney (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waterkotte, Jana (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Golden Good Shepherd Home?
Golden Good Shepherd Home has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.
How many beds does Golden Good Shepherd Home have?
It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has Golden Good Shepherd Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Golden Good Shepherd Home?
(217) 696-4421. The facility is located at 101 Prairie Mills Road, Golden, IL 62339.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.