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HomeMichiganThe Willows at Howell

The Willows at Howell

1500 Byron Road, Howell, MI 488555175529323WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(42 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
56
certified

How The Willows at Howell Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MI average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MI average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.85 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.27 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
34.4%
MI average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 1.27 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.78.
Staff turnover is 34.4%, lower than the Michigan average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 22, 2025
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Mar 31, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Livingston County 65+
35,600
18.3% of county
County Population
194,302
Livingston County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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The Willows at Howell is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Howell, Michigan with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 2015. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
54.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 28, 2015
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Livingston
Last Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
26.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 31, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.86 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.27 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.85 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.63 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.4%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CONTINENTAL MERGER SUB LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2021
NORTHSTAR HEALTHCARE INCOME INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
NORTHSTAR HEALTHCARE INCOME OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
TRILOGY HOLDINGS NT-HCI, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2018
KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 13, 2018
CORBIN, KATHYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 10, 2015
FIGHTMASTER, LISAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 1, 2015
BARNEY, LEIGHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2001
BRYANT, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 5, 2016
BUFFORD, RANDALLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 10, 1997
CONNER, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 3, 2021
DAVIS, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 21, 2017
MEHAFFEY, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 31, 2022
PIETROWSKI, CRISTINACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 31, 2022
PROSKY, DANNYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2015
STREIFF, MATHIEUCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2015
TRILOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2015
SCOTT, JAMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 25, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Willows at Howell and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
The Willows at Howell
Howell, MICurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Medilodge of Livingston
Howell, MI1.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Medilodge of Howell
Howell, MI1.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $71,919
WellBridge of Brighton
Howell, MI6.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $26,686
Caretel Inns of Brighton
Brighton, MI11.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
WellBridge of Pinckney
Pinckney, MI11.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Argentine Care Center
Linden, MI12.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Willows at Howell
Howell, MI · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Medilodge of Livingston
Howell, MI
1.5 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Medilodge of Howell
Howell, MI
1.9 mi1/51/54/5$71,919
WellBridge of Brighton
Howell, MI
6.6 mi3/53/54/5$26,686
Caretel Inns of Brighton
Brighton, MI
11.0 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
WellBridge of Pinckney
Pinckney, MI
11.9 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Argentine Care Center
Linden, MI
12.7 mi5/53/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Willows at Howell?▾
The Willows at Howell has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does The Willows at Howell cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Willows at Howell participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Willows at Howell had any health inspection violations?▾
The Willows at Howell had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 31, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Willows at Howell?▾
The Willows at Howell provides 3.85 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.27 RN hours, 0.71 LPN hours, and 1.86 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.4%.
How many beds does The Willows at Howell have?▾
The Willows at Howell has 56 certified beds with an average of 54.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Trilogy Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Willows at Howell?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan, including 3 in Howell. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Willows at Howell?▾
On Google Maps, The Willows at Howell has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 42 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Trilogy Health Services

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