The Willows at Howell
1500 Byron Road, Howell, MI 48855
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How The Willows at Howell Compares
The Willows at Howell is a 56-bed for-profit nursing facility in Howell, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Michigan average of 5.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Howell, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.6% — better than the Michigan average of 15.0% (76% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.8% — better than the Michigan average of 24.0% (34% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Willows at Howell
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Willows at Howell with other nursing homes in Howell.
What keeps The Willows at Howell's health inspections 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 The Willows at Howell keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.6% here versus 15.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Willows at Howell keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Willows at Howell maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 56 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Willows at Howell?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Willows at Howell's rating advantage in Howell?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Howell
Howell sits in Livingston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 32,803 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 43.7 years
- Median household income
- $84,274
- Median home value
- $256,100
Demographics for Livingston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Howell.
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