North Woods Nursing Center
2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622
North Woods Nursing Center is a nursing home in Farwell, Michigan. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (989) 588-9928
- Last standard health inspection
- April 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 71
- Residents per day, on average
- 60.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- J & A Health Care Systems, INC.
- Chain
- The Peplinski Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Michigan average (16 vs 32).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on April 8, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 8, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 1, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2024.
Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on March 27, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 27, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ACKERMAN, AMY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- ACKERMAN, RICKY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- BAUMGARTEN, MICHAEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- BAUMGARTEN, THERESE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- PEPLINSKI, SHELI5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- PEPLINSKI, TODD5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- SCHADE, JEFFERY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- SCHADE, TAMARA5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- THOMPSON, BRIAN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- THOMPSON, SHELLY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 01/01/2012
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2012
- ACKERMAN, RICKYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2012
- PAINTER, DAWNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/10/2023
- SCHADE, JEFFERYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2012
- SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2024
- THOMPSON, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2012
- WINKELS, KATHYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/06/2016
Questions
When was North Woods Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does North Woods Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since March 27, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has North Woods Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of North Woods Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is North Woods Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.