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Nursing homes in Clare County, Michigan
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Clare County, Michigan, with 163 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.0 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $10K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Clare County | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 422 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.0 | 31.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $10K | $13M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medilodge of Clare | Clare | 92 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10.9 | $10K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| North Woods Nursing Center | Farwell | 71 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 22.5 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 6 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
| F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 2 |
| F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Medilodge (1), The Peplinski Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Clare County, Michigan?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 163 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Clare County have the highest CMS ratings?
Medilodge of Clare (5 stars), North Woods Nursing Center (3 stars)
How do Clare County nursing homes compare with Michigan?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 16.0 per 100 beds against 31.0 statewide.