Golden Living Center-Fountainview, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a facility that provides a range of care services, primarily focusing on nursing home care, with additional options for assisted living. The center accommodates 98 current occupants and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid. Since participating in Medicare on April 11, 1977, the facility has offered various services aiming to cater to the medical and personal needs of its residents. These services include medication management, memory care, nursing care, speech therapy, pain management, cardiac care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and outpatient therapies. Moreover, the facility provides wound care, podiatry, dental care, dialysis, IV therapies, and hospice care, with the availability of a chapel for spiritual needs. Resident and family counseling services are also offered to support the community within the center.
Despite offering a comprehensive suite of medical and supportive services, feedback from residents and their families indicates significant areas of concern regarding the quality of care and staff behavior at Golden Living Center-Fountainview. Reviews highlight serious issues, such as neglect with unattended patients, calls for assistance being ignored, and significant oversights in care leading to instances of avoidable pain or accidents. Additional reports suggest that some individuals experience a lack of respect and empathy from staff, with allegations of mockery and ridicule further compounding the distress expressed by family members. Cleanliness of the living conditions has also been a point of criticism, contributing to concerns about patient welfare. These accounts have led to a call for improved staff training and heightened accountability to ensure that residents receive the necessary level of attention and care.
Costs at this community start at $1,995 and range up to $8,213. The average price in the community is $5,104, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,132. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
