Safety Report: Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent

Newberry, Michigan · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay qualityNo rating

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

0Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
5Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
7Requirements cited on more than one inspection
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of January 2, 2026, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by January 5, 2026.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
G
Government finding: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of June 5, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by July 15, 2025.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F600
G
Government finding: 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.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of June 5, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by July 15, 2025.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F584
G
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of June 26, 2024. Facility reported correction by July 26, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of June 26, 2024. Facility reported correction by July 26, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686

Citations by topic

3Abuse, neglect & exploitation
1Infection control
5Medications & pharmacy
3Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (9) than in the cycle before (10).

Two cycles ago
none serious
Prior cycle
4 serious
Most recent cycle
1 serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686)3January 2, 2026; June 26, 2024; July 20, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689)3September 26, 2024; June 26, 2024; May 14, 2024
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. (F584)2August 28, 2025; June 5, 2025
Ensure 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. (F761)2August 28, 2025; July 20, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759)2August 28, 2025; June 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695)2August 28, 2025; July 20, 2023
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. (F578)2August 28, 2025; July 20, 2023

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
August 28, 2025Payment DenialPayment denial for 46 days, starting November 28, 2025
August 28, 2025Fine$16,150
June 5, 2025Payment DenialPayment denial for 13 days, starting July 2, 2025
August 14, 2024Payment DenialPayment denial for 1 days, starting November 14, 2024

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

35 citations across 7 inspection dates.

January 2, 2026 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected January 5, 2026
August 28, 2025 — 8 citations
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected October 7, 2025
E
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, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · corrected October 7, 2025
D
Ensure 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected October 7, 2025
D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected October 7, 2025
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected October 7, 2025
D
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, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F690 · corrected October 7, 2025
D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F610 · corrected October 7, 2025
D
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, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected October 7, 2025
June 5, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected July 15, 2025
G
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.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · complaint · corrected July 15, 2025
September 26, 2024 — 7 citations · complaint investigation
E
Notify 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F625 · complaint · corrected November 15, 2024
D
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F825 · complaint · corrected November 15, 2024
D
Implement 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F758 · complaint · corrected November 15, 2024
D
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F745 · complaint · corrected November 15, 2024
D
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F740 · complaint · corrected November 15, 2024
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected October 24, 2024
D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F604 · complaint · corrected October 24, 2024
June 26, 2024 — 9 citations (includes serious)
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected July 26, 2024
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · corrected July 26, 2024
F
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F851 · complaint · corrected July 26, 2024
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected July 26, 2024
E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected July 26, 2024
E
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F583 · corrected July 26, 2024
D
Try 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F700 · corrected July 26, 2024
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F677 · complaint · corrected July 26, 2024
D
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F661 · corrected July 26, 2024
May 14, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected June 22, 2024
July 20, 2023 — 7 citations
E
Ensure 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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected August 25, 2023
E
Post nurse staffing information every day.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F732 · corrected August 25, 2023
D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F699 · corrected August 25, 2023
D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected August 25, 2023
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · corrected August 25, 2023
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected August 25, 2023
D
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, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected August 25, 2023

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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