North Woods Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Farwell, MI
CMS certification number235464
Contact & location
2532 Cadillac DriveFarwell, MI 48622
Clare County
- Phone
- (989) 588-9928
- ZIP code
- 48622 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 71
- Residents per day
- 64.0 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- J & a Health Care Systems, INC.
- Chain
- The Peplinski Group (10 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 2, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.08 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.75 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.82 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.76 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.5 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 10 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-08 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-08 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2024-10-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-01 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-10-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-03-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-03-27 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-03-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-03-27 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ackerman, Amy (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Baumgarten, Michael (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Baumgarten, Therese (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Peplinski, Sheli (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Schade, Tamara (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Thompson, Shelly (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Ackerman, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baumgarten, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baumgarten, Therese (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nwnc Estates, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Painter, Dawn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Sheli (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Tamara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solarewicz, Maciej (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Peplinski Group INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Shelly (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winkels, Kathy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Painter, Dawn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solarewicz, Maciej (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winkels, Kathy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of North Woods Nursing Center?
North Woods Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.
How many beds does North Woods Nursing Center have?
It has 71 certified beds and cares for about 64 residents per day.
Has North Woods Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns North Woods Nursing Center?
It is part of The Peplinski Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of North Woods Nursing Center?
(989) 588-9928. The facility is located at 2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.