North Woods Nursing Center

Name: North Woods Nursing Center
Address: 2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI, 48622, US
Telephone: 9895889928

2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622 · Clare County · 71 certified beds · avg 64 residents/day · certified since Nov 2, 1987

Part of chain: THE PEPLINSKI GROUP (10 facilities, chain avg rating 2.1★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.47

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (16)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 8, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Apr 8, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Apr 8, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Apr 8, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Apr 8, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Apr 8, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Apr 8, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Mar 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Oct 1, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Oct 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to share a room with their spouse or a roommate of their choosing, or moved residents to a different room without written notice beforehand. · from a complaint
Oct 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Mar 27, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 27, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Mar 27, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Mar 27, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 7).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	7	E
2025	2	E
2026	7	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Michigan avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.47	4.32	3.95	top 31% in Michigan; top 24% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.82	0.84	0.69	top 45% in Michigan; top 26% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.11	3.79	3.50	top 24% in Michigan; top 20% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.42	0.49	0.48	bottom 48% in Michigan; top 45% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	58.5	44.1	45.8	bottom 12% in Michigan; bottom 19% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	39.2	42.9	top 38% in Michigan; top 33% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.08, RN 0.75, weekend 3.76. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Ackerman, Amy	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Ackerman, Ricky	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Baumgarten, Michael	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Baumgarten, Therese	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Peplinski, Sheli	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Peplinski, Todd	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Schade, Jeffery	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Schade, Tamara	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Thompson, Brian	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Thompson, Shelly	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	10%	01/01/2012
Ackerman, Amy	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Ackerman, Ricky	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Ackerman, Ricky	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Ackerman, Ricky	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Baumgarten, Michael	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Baumgarten, Therese	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
NWNC Estates, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Painter, Dawn	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023
Painter, Dawn	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023
Peplinski, Sheli	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Medilodge of Clare	7.7 mi	Clare, MI	★★★★★	4/5
Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant	18.7 mi	Mt. Pleasant, MI	★★★☆☆	3/5
The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant	19.2 mi	Mt. Pleasant, MI	★★★★★	4/5
Isabella County Medical Care Facility	19.2 mi	Mt. Pleasant, MI	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 235464.

The Care File

Visit checklist — North Woods Nursing Center

2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622 · 9895889928

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 235464 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)