Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent
Newberry, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235705) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,873 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (906) 293-9215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for this facility. Its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,873.00 and 3 payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Helen Newberry Joy Hltcu Golden Leaves Living Cent is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation, was first approved for certification on November 6, 2015, and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months. It is certified for 39 beds and reports an average daily census of 26.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating 1 star, and staffing rating 1 star. Together these indicate the facility performs below average across CMS's measured categories.
CMS reports a nursing turnover rate of 34.5% for this facility. Total nurse hours per resident per day were not provided in the available data, so families should verify current staffing hours directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,873.00, along with 3 payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the provided data. This listing is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 34.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,873.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 39 beds and has an average daily census of 26.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 6, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 1, 2, 1, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 9062939215 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9062939215 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235705?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.