Huron Woods Nursing Center
1395 South Huron Road, Kawkawlin, MI 48631 · (989) 684-3210
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Huron Woods Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 February 19, 2026 found 7 citations. 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.February 19, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.February 19, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.February 19, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.February 19, 2026 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 19, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.February 19, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.February 19, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 28, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 27, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.July 17, 2025 · F0710 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 5, 2025 · F0689 · 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 | 4.38 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.96 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.6% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 44 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Bay City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bay Shores Senior Care and Rehab Center Bay City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bay County Medical Care Facility Essexville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Huron Woods Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.