The Willows At Okemos
Okemos, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235701) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (517) 349-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Willows At Okemos holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Willows At Okemos reports 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 32.8% according to CMS.
The Willows At Okemos has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Willows At Okemos is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Okemos, Ingham County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 25, 2014. The facility has 68 certified beds with an average of 61.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 32.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (total fines: $0.00) and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
The Willows At Okemos is part of Trilogy Health Services, a chain of 123 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current 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?
The Willows At Okemos has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours, with 32.8% nursing staff turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
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 part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Willows At Okemos has 68 certified beds with an average of 61.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of Trilogy Health Services, a chain of 123 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 25, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not provided in the CMS data; contact the facility at 5173493600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 5173493600 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235701?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.