Adams County commissioners signaled Tuesday that they may move to declare the former Golden Meadows assisted‑living building as surplus property, citing its deteriorating condition and the need to determine next steps for the structure.
Golden Meadows, located in Decatur and operated as an assisted‑living home according to publicly available facility information, was briefly discussed near the end of the June 9 commissioners meeting. Officials referred to the property as “falling apart” and agreed they should walk through the building one more time before making a formal decision.
Commissioners said they expect to consider whether the county should officially designate the building as surplus and potentially place it up for auction. No timeline was set, but members indicated they want to move quickly due to the building’s condition.
The discussion came amid a broader agenda that included approvals of payroll, insurance claims, grant funding, and infrastructure contracts. But the Golden Meadows property stood out as one of the few items involving a potential change in county‑owned real estate.
Commissioners did not discuss the building’s past operations, current occupancy status, or any transition plans. The conversation focused solely on the county’s responsibility for the structure and the need to evaluate its condition before taking action.
A final walkthrough is expected before the board brings the matter back for a vote at a future meeting.