Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Muskegon, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235116) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $67,541 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (231) 777-2511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below Michigan's state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Lake Woods reports total nurse staffing of about 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.7%.
Lake Woods has 2 federal fines on record totaling $67,541, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Muskegon, Michigan, certified for 90 beds with an average of 83.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 2002 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Woods holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.7%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $67,541, along with 2 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details.
Lake Woods is part of The Peplinski Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 across the chain. There has been no ownership change at this facility within the last 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available from CMS at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Woods has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Lake Woods is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 57.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $67,541 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lake Woods is certified for 90 beds and has an average daily population of 83.9 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, a chain of 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Lake Woods has been certified since October 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Lake Woods scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 231-777-2511 or 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 231-777-2511 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Lake Woods' full CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235116?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.