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Greentree of Hubbell: Dignity Violation Found in Inspection - MI

Healthcare Facility
Greentree Of Hubbell Rehabilitation And Health
Hubbell, MI  ·  1/5 stars

Inspectors noted that Resident 4's appearance was unchanged from 12:10 PM to 4:00 PM. That is three hours and fifty minutes. The inspection report does not describe what condition the resident was in during that window, but the finding was serious enough to generate a formal deficiency citation under federal dignity standards.

The violation was classified as having minimal harm or potential for actual harm, and inspectors noted that few residents were affected. It was a complaint inspection, meaning someone had contacted regulators before the visit.

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What makes the finding notable is its timing. Inspectors were in the building. Staff knew they were there. And still, in the middle of a federal inspection, a resident went unattended for the better part of an afternoon.

The facility's own policy, revised as recently as August 2, 2025, six weeks before the inspection, committed in writing to treating each resident with respect and dignity and to recognizing each resident's individuality. The policy states that all staff members are involved in providing care to promote and maintain resident dignity.

The job description for certified nursing assistants at the facility lists, among their core duties, assisting residents with lifting, turning, moving, and positioning, as well as delivering nutritional supplements and documenting meal intake. The gap between what those documents describe and what inspectors observed on September 16 is what the citation captures.

Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health is located at 52225 B Avenue in Hubbell, a small community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The inspection was completed the same day the observations were made.

The deficiency was cited under F0550, the federal tag covering resident rights and dignity. It is among the most foundational standards in nursing home regulation, rooted in the idea that people living in long-term care facilities retain the right to be treated as individuals, not managed as a matter of convenience or staffing capacity.

A policy revised weeks before an inspection does not, by itself, change what happens in a hallway at 3:00 in the afternoon. The revision date on Greentree's dignity policy is August 2, 2025. The inspection date is September 16, 2025. Resident 4 was still sitting unchanged at 4:00 PM.

The inspection report does not name the resident, does not describe their diagnosis or care needs, and does not identify which staff members were responsible for their care that afternoon. It does not say whether anyone checked on them during those hours and simply failed to document it, or whether no one checked at all.

What it says is that the appearance was unchanged. For nearly four hours.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health from 2025-09-16 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Quick Answer

Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health in Hubbell, MI was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 16, 2025.

Inspectors noted that Resident 4's appearance was unchanged from 12:10 PM to 4:00 PM.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health?
Inspectors noted that Resident 4's appearance was unchanged from 12:10 PM to 4:00 PM.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Hubbell, MI, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 235551.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Greentree of Hubbell Rehabilitation and Health's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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