The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital LTCU
Registered name: Helen Newberry Joy HLTCU Golden Leaves Living Cent
Newberry, MI · Medicare-certified · 39 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital LTCU has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with 1-star staffing and quality measures and 2-star health inspections. It also has $24,420 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with cited problems including pressure ulcer care, residents’ safe and homelike environment, and protection from abuse and neglect.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $24,420recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Staffing detail
Total staff turnover: 35%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.5%8.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.9%3.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.5%10.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%12%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%32%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.7%22.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.8%15.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $24,420 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $24,420 in total fines · 3 payment denials.
- 46 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 28, 2025
- $24,420
Federal fine
Aug 28, 2025
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 5, 2025
- 1 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 26.8 residents on an average day (69% of 39 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 10 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.