North Woods Nursing Center
2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How North Woods Nursing Center Compares
North Woods Nursing Center is a 71-bed for-profit nursing facility in Farwell, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.3%) is below the Michigan average of 14.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 71 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.3% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8% (51% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.3% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask North Woods Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing North Woods Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Farwell.
What keeps North Woods Nursing Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help North Woods Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.3% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help North Woods Nursing Center keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 13.3% here versus 23.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does North Woods Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 71 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at North Woods Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at North Woods Nursing Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Farwell
Farwell sits in Clare County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,260 (23.7%)
- Median age
- 47.7 years
- Median household income
- $41,163
- Median home value
- $91,900
Demographics for Clare County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Farwell.
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