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 September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital LTCU has a 1-star overall rating, with stronger staffing at 4 stars and 4.55 nursing hours per resident per day above the 4.1 federal benchmark, but weaker health inspection and quality ratings. It also has recent federal penalties and $15,873 in fines in the last 24 months, with recent citations involving pressure ulcer care, resident safety and environment, and protection from abuse or neglect.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5455 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $15,873recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5455.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98
- Nurse aides
- 3.19
- Weekend nursing
- 3.87
Hours per resident per day.
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 fine of $15,873 was recorded.
- 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 · $15,873 in total fines · 3 payment denials.
- 46 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 28, 2025
- $15,873
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
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.