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North Woods Nursing Center
2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
North Woods Nursing Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Farwell, Michigan, certified for 71 beds and caring for about 64 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 22.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 58.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Clare Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 16 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.5 | 22.5 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.5% | 58.5% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $10,059 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Apr 2026, 6 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×7 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.5%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.9% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.2% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: J & A Health Care Systems, Inc.. Chain: The Peplinski Group (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nwnc Estates, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| The Peplinski Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Clare County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Clare County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has North Woods Nursing Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has North Woods Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at North Woods Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates North Woods Nursing Center?
It is part of the The Peplinski Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was North Woods Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.