Helen Newberry Joy Hospital - Long Term
Care has a memorial fund. The funds are
used for elder outings, Christmas gifts, and
other Elder needs.
Donations to this fund are tax deductible.
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital-Long Term Care
Elder
Memorial Fund
Golden Leaves Living Center
Golden Leaves Living Center provides
an environment that stimulates our
elder’s mental status through a variety
of activities, provides therapies to
maintain and gain in physical function
and offers a variety of church services
to provide for spiritual comfort and
growth.
502 West Harrie
The Mission of the Golden Leaves Living Center is to provide a safe and
nurturing environment in which our
Elders can make choices about their
friendships, family, and activities of
daily living and where they can be involved in the community of the unit
and continue their lives in the manner
in which they choose.
Newberry, MI 49868
Mission
Statement
Golden Leaves
Living Center
Long Term Care
Phone: 906.293.9215
Fax: 906.293.9263
502 West Harrie
Newberry, MI 49868
Mary Fillmore,
RN, EMT B
Director of Nursing
E-mail:[email protected]
www.hnjh.org
Golden Leaves
Living Center
Some of our Services and Programs:
Activity Department:
-Group Activities & Special Interests
Community /Family Involvement:
-Family and friends (including 4legged)
Visits, home cooking in our kitchen, etc.
Community outings
Community members visits
Year-Round & student volunteers
Transportation in the area for outings, doctors
appointments, etc in our specialized bus
Church and Pastoral Services:
Church services at the facility
Pastoral services 24 hours a day
Beauty/Barber Services:
Beauty and barbershop by a licensed cosmetologist
Clothing & Personal Items:
Elders and/or their family provide clothing
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Central Laundry
provides laundry services. For specifics, contact
Social Work department.
Personal Items from home may be brought into
the Elder’s room to provide for a personalized
environment.
Eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids should also
be marked with the Elder's name, which Golden
Leaves Living Center staff members can assist.
Washer and Dryer are available in Activities
Elder Council:
Monthly meetings of Elders to plan programs,
activities, and share common concerns that assist
in improving their quality of life.
Elder Planning Meetings:
Through the bi-weekly planning meetings, coordinated by the Activity Department, Elders plan
holiday events and menus, special events and suggest new programs.
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
and Healthcare Center
- Long Term Care
Elder Petty Cash and Trust Funds:
Elders are encouraged to keep no more than $5.00 in their
room. Up to $50 can be maintained in the Social Work
office for Elders who wish to have spending money (petty
cash) available for their use. Amounts over $50 can be put
into an interest bearing, group account (trust fund).
Care Plan Conferences:
-Conducted every ninety (90) days by the interdisciplinary
team. The team includes a Registered Nurse, an Activity
and Rehabilitation Representative, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Dietitian, Social Worker and
Pharmacist.
-Elders and their families are encouraged to attend.
Invitations are mailed to the Elder's representative prior to
the meeting.
-Family members can also participate via telephone.
-A plan of care is developed at the care plan conference
with goals identified that will assist in providing the Elder
the ability to maintain their highest quality of life.
Physician Services:
Each resident has the right to request their physician of
choice from the Golden Leaves Living Center physician
team.
The physician initially visits the day of admission; then
within 30 days; and then every 60 days.
Between visits, the physician is available to the nursing
staff and elder for any needs that may arise.
Pharmacy Service:
Full pharmacy services are provided “off-site” with participation in a variety of health plans.
Elders who wish to remain with their current medication
provider may make arrangements to have their medications delivered to the Golden Leaves Living Center.
-Prescription costs and co-pays are the responsibility of the
Elder or their financial representative.
Therapy Services:
Physical, occupational and speech therapy are available
when ordered by the physician as part of their treatment
plan.
Registered Dietitian:
A Registered Dietitian supervises meal planning, to
recommend special diets and consult on dietary
concerns or needs.
Diabetic Educator:
A Diabetic Educator is on staff providing dietary
and medication consultation.
Specialty Physicians & Other Off-site
Medical Providers:
Appointments coordinated by the LTC Nursing
and Ward Clerk.
Families are encouraged to take Elders to the appointments
LTC staff can provide the supervision and transportation.
Elders are responsible for the cost of the medical
care provided, either through private pay or their
insurance companies.
No additional fees for LTC staff assistance & transportation.
Hospice Services:
Hospice services are available within the facility to
enhance the care provided to those Elders who are
at end of life.
Services are available through Northwood's Home
Nursing.
Licensing & Regulations:
The State of Michigan Department of Community
Health and the Joint Commission on Accreditation
conduct inspections and survey periodically to
evaluate care provided to the Elders by the standards set by these agencies.
The Michigan Department of Public Health issues
our license to operate as a nursing facility. Copies
of the most recent surveys from these agencies are
posted on the wall outside of the nurses' station.
In compliance with State of Michigan regulations,
fire drills are conducted once per shift per quarter.
An inspection is conducted by the State Fire Marshal annually to determine that the facility is in
compliance with all safety rules and regulations.