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North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell, MI

North Woods Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Farwell, MI.

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North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell, MI

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2532 Cadillac Drive, Farwell, MI 48622

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 73 reviews
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Overall Review of North Woods Nursing Center

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Staff compassion is repeatedly praised

Residents and families consistently describe kind, attentive staff.

Across many reviews, people highlight supportive, friendly staff who go out of their way to help residents feel cared for. Several comments also mention timely responses to call lights and that staff work as a team to support daily needs. A few reviews raise concerns about negligence or communication, but the dominant theme is that staff show compassion and professionalism.

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Activities keep people engaged

Activities are a frequent reason families feel comfortable visiting.

Many reviewers describe a busy activity calendar, including resident outings, community events, and scheduled group fun. Several specifically reference trips and events like car shows and BBQs, and others describe bingo and day-to-day activities occurring throughout the week. The community also appears to support engagement beyond the facility through activities tied to local events.

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Clean building and welcoming dining

Residents describe food and dining spaces as welcoming.

Reviews frequently connect the experience of being there to meals and the dining area, with comments pointing to food that families consider “great” and a dining space that feels comfortable even for visitors. Multiple reviewers also mention overall cleanliness and organization of the facility, pairing that with positive feedback on meals and day-to-day care. One review notes a bathroom concern, which is separate from dining but is the most specific facility-area issue mentioned.

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Communication can be inconsistent

Some reviewers report problems with communication and follow-through.

While most feedback is positive, a small number of reviews describe issues such as lack of communication, promises not being followed through, and difficulties with coordination. Another comment notes that help can sometimes take a while, suggesting delays when residents need assistance. There are also reports of timely call-light response, so experiences may vary.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 71 resident community capacity 71 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • North Woods Nursing Center (0 miles)
  • Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare (7.2 miles)
  • Weidman Area Health Clinic (12.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Living Hope Lutheran Church (0.3 miles)
  • Trinity Baptist Church (2.1 miles)
  • Farwell Community Church (2.4 miles)
  • Farwell United Methodist Church (2.4 miles)
  • Bethany Baptist Church (5.5 miles)
  • Clare Christ Fellowship (5.9 miles)
  • Great Lakes Mennonite Church (6.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • K's Diner (0.9 miles)
  • Munchies (1.1 miles)
  • Big R's Hogs & Dogs (1.5 miles)
  • Lakeside Bar and Grill (5.1 miles)
  • Big Al's Place (5.1 miles)
  • Lake Restaurant (5.6 miles)
  • Burger King (6.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Eagle Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Glen's Markets (6.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (7 miles)
  • Gateway Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
  • Family Fare Supermarkets (11.8 miles)
  • Glen's Markets Pharmacy (11.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Central Michigan Family Practice (2.8 miles)
  • Mid Michigan Urgent Care (6.3 miles)
  • Behavioral Rehabilitation Services, Incorporated (7 miles)
  • Dr Bremer's Office (7 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (7.1 miles)
  • Mid Michigan Physicians Group (7.1 miles)
  • Delgado Reden MD (7.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (5.6 miles)
  • A Trophy Room (6.6 miles)
  • A Trophy Room (9.2 miles)
  • Rug-Be Bears (14.6 miles)
  • Rug-Be Bears (15.3 miles)
  • Lake Isabella Airport (15.5 miles)

Parks

  • Pettit Park (7 miles)
  • Shamrock Park (7.2 miles)
  • Shingle Lake (7.6 miles)
  • Porky Park (8.3 miles)
  • Rocks and Valleys Off-Road Park (8.6 miles)
  • Duggans Canoe Livery and Campground (13.4 miles)
  • Coldwater Lake Family Park (13.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Cops & Doughnuts (7.2 miles)
  • Williams Cafe (14.3 miles)

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