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Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living CentCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
502 West Harrie Street, Newberry, MI 49868
CCN
235705
Ownership type
Non-profit, corporation
Certified beds
39
Chain
None in the CMS record
Residents per day
27
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measure rating1 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 28 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Michigan is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $15,873 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 3 payment denials.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

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Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeMichigan medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating13.03.0
Health inspection rating23.02.8
Staffing rating14.02.9
Quality measure rating14.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 422 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsMichigan median
Cycle 1 (latest)28 Aug 202598
Cycle 226 Jun 2024179
Cycle 3No date910

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 35 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
2 Jan 2026F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint investigation5 Jan 2026
28 Aug 2025F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard survey7 Oct 2025
28 Aug 2025F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EStandard survey7 Oct 2025
28 Aug 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey7 Oct 2025
28 Aug 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey7 Oct 2025
28 Aug 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey7 Oct 2025
28 Aug 2025F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey7 Oct 2025
28 Aug 2025F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard survey7 Oct 2025
28 Aug 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey7 Oct 2025

Survey cycle 2: 17 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
5 Jun 2025F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.GComplaint investigation15 Jul 2025
5 Jun 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation15 Jul 2025
26 Sep 2024F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
26 Sep 2024F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.EComplaint investigation15 Nov 2024
26 Sep 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation24 Oct 2024
26 Sep 2024F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint investigation15 Nov 2024
26 Sep 2024F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint investigation15 Nov 2024
26 Sep 2024F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DComplaint investigation15 Nov 2024
26 Sep 2024F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DComplaint investigation15 Nov 2024
26 Jun 2024F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.EStandard survey26 Jul 2024
26 Jun 2024F0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard survey26 Jul 2024
26 Jun 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation26 Jul 2024
26 Jun 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard survey26 Jul 2024
26 Jun 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard survey26 Jul 2024
26 Jun 2024F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard survey26 Jul 2024
26 Jun 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard survey26 Jul 2024
26 Jun 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey26 Jul 2024

Survey cycle 3: 9 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
26 Jun 2024F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FComplaint investigation26 Jul 2024
14 May 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint investigation22 Jun 2024
20 Jul 2023F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
20 Jul 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
20 Jul 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
20 Jul 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
20 Jul 2023F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard survey25 Aug 2023
20 Jul 2023F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.EStandard survey25 Aug 2023
20 Jul 2023F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard survey25 Aug 2023

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
28 Aug 2025Fine$15,873
28 Aug 2025Payment denial46
5 Jun 2025Payment denial13
14 Aug 2024Payment denial1

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent
StaffThis homeMichigan medianMichigan average (CMS)
All nurse staffNo data3.803.99
Registered nurses (RN)No data0.700.78
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)No data0.88
Nurse aidesNo data2.33
All nurse staff, weekendsNo data3.303.50
Nurse staff turnover in a year
34.5%
Nurse staff turnover, Michigan median
44.6%
RN turnover in a year
No data
Administrators who left in a year
No data

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeMichigan medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay27.4%9.4%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay3.1%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay2.0%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay5.3%2.6%2.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay16.9%10.8%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay7.3%4.7%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay10.3%13.5%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
Non-profit, corporation
Legal business name
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital5% or greater direct ownership interest100%5 Mar 2015
Helen Newberry Joy HospitalOperational/managerial control5 Mar 2015
Helen Newberry Joy HospitalAdp of the snf5 Mar 2015

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Official channels

Cite this page

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent (CCN 235705). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/helen-newberry-joy-hltcu-golden-leaves-living-cent-newberry-mi-235705/

Provenance

Licence
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Questions

When was Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 2 Jan 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Jun 2024.
Who operates Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Helen Newberry Joy Hospital for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Michigan as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.