North Woods Nursing Center
Farwell, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235464) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 588-9928 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Woods Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
North Woods Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
North Woods Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
North Woods Nursing Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Farwell, Clare County, Michigan. The facility is certified for 71 beds and reports an average daily census of 64.0 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally approved since November 2, 1987. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, North Woods Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.078 per resident per day, with 0.746 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
North Woods Nursing Center is part of The Peplinski Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 across the chain.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families should verify current details directly 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?
North Woods Nursing Center has an 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?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 58.5%. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
North Woods Nursing Center is certified for 71 beds and has an average daily census of 64.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Peplinski Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 2, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); North Woods Nursing Center scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9895889928 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 9895889928 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record for North Woods Nursing Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235464?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.