Huron Woods Nursing Center
Kawkawlin, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235592) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 684-3210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Huron Woods Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Huron Woods Nursing Center reports 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Huron Woods Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Huron Woods Nursing Center is a for-profit nursing home in Kawkawlin, Bay County, Michigan, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 20, 1999. The facility is licensed for 60 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 44 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Huron Woods holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility on Care Compare, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Huron Woods is part of The Peplinski Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average chain-wide rating of 2.1 stars, notably below this facility's own 3-star overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS 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?
Huron Woods has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Huron Woods is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 51.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Huron Woods has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 44 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Peplinski Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 20, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Huron Woods scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9896843210 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9896843210 for scheduling and details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235592?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.