ElderGrade
D

48.1/100

Below average

Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent

502 West Harrie Street, Newberry, MI 49868

CMS 1/5 stars (906) 293-9215
Certified beds
39
Occupancy
69%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $24,420 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

14.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 5 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.9 for 28 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $24,420 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -6 for 3 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 34.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 35 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 28, 2025 (11 months ago).

G Jan 2, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

F Aug 28, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 28, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BEAULIEU, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JOHNSON, HELEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LYMAN, AMY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RAO, RAGHU Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DEPEW, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DERUSHA, NICHOLAS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LASELY-HENRY, TAMMY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MORRISON, NANCY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NEEB, NATHAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NELSON, TERRANCE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SLAGHT, JOANNA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HELEN NEWBERRY JOY HOSPITAL Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent

What is the ElderGrade for Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent? +

Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent holds an ElderGrade of D (48.1 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 35 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.