The Willows at Howell
1500 Byron Road, Howell, MI 48855 · (517) 552-9323
For profit - Corporation · 66 certified beds
The Willows at Howell has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 1 citation (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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 March 31, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 31, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.November 12, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 28, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 20, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.March 20, 2024 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.85 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.27 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 54.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Medilodge of Livingston Howell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- WellBridge of Brighton Howell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Medilodge of Howell Howell · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Caretel Inns of Brighton Brighton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- WellBridge of Pinckney Pinckney · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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