Golden Good Shepherd Home
Golden, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146111) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (217) 696-4421 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Golden Good Shepherd Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Golden Good Shepherd Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Golden Good Shepherd Home has no federal fines on record according to CMS, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does list 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Golden Good Shepherd Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Golden, Illinois (Adams County), operated as a non-profit facility. It has been certified since July 2007 and holds 46 certified beds, with an average of 31.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.41, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.46 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does list 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
The facility is not listed as part of a chain in the data provided. There is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS data at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Golden Good Shepherd Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a 36.4% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 46 certified beds and an average of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit organization; the available data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing — this facility scores 2, 3, 2, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 217-696-4421 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 217-696-4421 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146111?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.