Nursing home / skilled nursing
Golden Good Shepherd Home
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Golden, Illinois
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 PRAIRIE MILLS ROAD |
| City | Golden |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP code | 62339 |
| County | Adams |
| Phone | 217-696-4421 |
| Website | https://goldengoodshepherdhome.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 146111 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | July 1, 2007 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Golden Good Shepherd Home is in 101 PRAIRIE MILLS ROAD, Golden, IL 62339. Phone: 217-696-4421. Ownership: Non profit - Other. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3, staffing 1, quality measures 2). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 79.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 44.7%.
More about this provider
| Golden Good Shepherd Home's own FAQ page describes a nursing facility in Golden, Illinois offering rehabilitation (with the goal of returning patients to their optimal level), a social services team that helps with transitions, care and discharge planning and arranging outside professional services, a full activities program (resident councils, music, fitness, religious meetings, games, outings and special events), a Wednesday beauty shop, dietitian-directed meals, laundry service, WiFi and free cable, and a non-smoking campus with designated outdoor smoking areas. Its homepage currently serves unrelated content (see notes), so all facts here come from the facility's FAQ page on the same official domain. | |
| Services and programs | Rehabilitation program (rehab director designs a program for each loved one; goal is to rehabilitate patients back to their optimal level); Social services team (transitional support, care and discharge planning; can arrange Dental, Vision, Podiatry, Audiology, Power of Attorney, Dementia assessment, Psychosocial and Psychiatric Evaluation, and Individual therapy); Individualized activities and social programs (active resident councils, musical performances, current events/newspaper reading, singing exercises, fitness and stretching exercises, religious meetings, outside entertainment, games, trivia, history, gardening, field trips/outings, volunteer involvement, birthday parties, movies, candlelight dinners, ice cream socials); Beauty shop on Wednesdays (haircuts, permanent, shampoo and set, color); Registered Dietitian / Food Service Director dietary services (meals prepared by the facility's own food service personnel, menus per prescribed medical diets); Laundry service through the front office; Send a Greeting feature on the website (messages printed and hand-delivered to residents); WiFi Internet access provided at the facility; cable provided to all residents free of charge |
| Payment types it states | Medicare Part A: the FAQ explains whether Medicare Part A covers a stay in the facility (patient must have a Medicare card that reads 'Hospital Insurance' and be admitted with a physician order within 30 days of a three-consecutive-night hospital stay; generally Medicare pays 100% for the first 20 days of care, a daily co-insurance co-pay is required for days 21-100, and Medicare does not cover skilled nursing fees over 100 days) |
| Visiting and contact details | Visiting hours: Open 24 hours; the best visiting time is between 11 am – 8 pm. No formal limit on visitors, but the facility suggests using common areas and a limit of one to three people in a resident room at one time; children under 12 should be announced to the charge nurse; family pets may visit on a leash with current vaccinations. The activities lounge may be reserved for special events with 7 days advance notice. Mail: Golden Good Shepherd Home, Attn: [resident name] Room No., 101 Prairie Mills Road, Golden, IL 62339. |
| Website | https://goldengoodshepherdhome.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 1 of 5 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 96 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 79.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 64 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2024-11-26 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 9 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 9 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.7 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | GOLDEN GOOD SHEPHERD HOME |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 33.8 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Adams County
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Common questions about Golden Good Shepherd Home
Where is Golden Good Shepherd Home located?
Golden Good Shepherd Home is at 101 PRAIRIE MILLS ROAD, Golden, Illinois 62339.
What care and services does Golden Good Shepherd Home offer?
Golden Good Shepherd Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Golden Good Shepherd Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Golden Good Shepherd Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Golden Good Shepherd Home's quality rating?
CMS gives Golden Good Shepherd Home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Golden Good Shepherd Home?
Call Golden Good Shepherd Home at 217-696-4421.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Illinois can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.