Golden Living Center Bloomington

Memory Care Home
Overview of Golden Living Center Bloomington

Golden Living Center in Bloomington offers an exquisite nursing home with memory care service. The nursing center stands as a beacon of understanding and support for those seeking memory care. Every corner of the facility has been purposefully crafted to provide a secure and nurturing haven for individuals with memory loss. It’s where cherished memories are made, laughter echoes through the halls, and meaningful connections are formed.

As a Brickyard community, accessibility is a cornerstone at Golden Living Center. With thoughtfully designed spaces that cater to wheelchair users and inviting indoor and outdoor common areas, residents are treated to an environment that seamlessly blends comfort with the beauty of nature.  Its nursing home care services include rehabilitative therapy, cardiac care, palliative care, hospice care, a team of 24/7 nurses, ADLs, medication management, stimulating activities, and enriching programs.

(812) 332-4437

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Indiana average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Indiana average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 28m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Indiana average: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 153

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 77.2%
Residents per day (avg) 115
Occupancy rate
77.2%
Residents per day (avg)
115

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$14.2M
Surplus of revenue
$2.3M
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$14,181,013.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,287,401.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.6M
39.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.3M
Total costs $11.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Wesley Rogers, President

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Golden Living Center Bloomington

Nursing Home Memory Care Hospice Care
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Golden Living Center Bloomington
HC

Hospice Care

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Bloomington
153
No
A+
34
GGNSC BLOOMINGTON LLC
77.2%
$14,090,600.00
$5,550,132.00
39.4%
115.30
2/5
3.4636
2/5
3/5
2/5
1
26
2
-20%
+1%
+11%
Private Rooms
Cedar Creek of Bloomington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Bloomington
66
Yes
-
16
BLOOMINGTON AL, LLC
56.1%
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Private Rooms
Jill‘s House Inc.
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Bloomington
40
No
-
21
HI JILL'S HOUSE, LLC
55.0%
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Private Rooms
Bell Trace Family-first Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

725 Bell Trace Cir
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No
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Private Rooms
Cedarhurst of Bloomington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Bloomington
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Yes
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62
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Address 3.4 miles from city center — 1.76 miles to nearest hospital (IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians)

Address 155 E Burks Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

144
Total Staff
119
Employees
25
Contractors
39,214
Total Hours (Quarter)
52
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse118.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse239.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant618.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
109 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.2%
of total hours from contractors
3,228 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Medication Aide/Technician: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 1 Dental Services Staff: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Administrator: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5926116,54391100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse230238,12491100%9.1
Registered Nurse110113,86991100%8.5
Medication Aide/Technician6281,8708796%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,2748897%7.1
Dental Services Staff3149816774%8
Speech Language Pathologist0339447077%7.6
RN Director of Nursing3148966976%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2358426268%8.2
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1015066976%7.3
Administrator1124966268%8
Qualified Social Worker0224706470%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334066673%5.1
Nurse Aide in Training2024053842%10.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0223665763%6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide2133186167%3.3
Physical Therapy Aide0222974853%6.2
Medical Director0114867%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114878%6.8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 10

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 26
Citations per inspection
2.6

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 12 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
400% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

1 critical citation More info Indiana average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Indiana average: 0.6

24 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 15, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 25, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Brickyard Health Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
110 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (0.9%)
Medicaid 94 (85.5%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (13.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.2
28% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.7
33% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.4%
77% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.7%
23% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.1%
19% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.4%
12% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2%
81% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
17% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.5%
73% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 31.6%
154% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.5%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.2%
5% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.3%
16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
204% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.9%
48% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $14K
49% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 1
28% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $14K
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 3, 2025
$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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