North Woods Nursing Center
2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622 · (989) 588-9928
For profit - Limited Liability company · 71 certified beds
North Woods Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 7 citations (the Michigan average is 9.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 8, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 8, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 8, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 8, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 8, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.April 8, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 8, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 8, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.October 1, 2024 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 1, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 1, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.08 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.51 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.82 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.5% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 71 |
| Average residents per day | 64 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Medilodge of Clare Clare · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Chesaning Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Chesaning · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Wellspring Lutheran Services Fairview · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community Gladwin · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Gladwin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from North Woods Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.