NORTH WOODS HOME NURSING & HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 226 S CEDAR ST
MANISTIQUE, MI 49854 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- July 27, 1993
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 13 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Physicians | 1 |
25
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what NORTH WOODS HOME NURSING & HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how NORTH WOODS HOME NURSING & HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
16.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 86th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
12
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day16.8 min
Ranks better than about 86% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends11.5%
Ranks better than about 78% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life98.2%
Ranks better than about 87% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits32.1%
Ranks better than about 76% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care15.4%
Ranks better than about 8% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months15.4%
Ranks better than about 92% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care0%
Ranks better than about 81% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$6,579 · 2nd percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 80.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.5%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.8%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.3%
- Visits in the last days of life80.3%
- All care steps completed97.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer40%
- Dementia16%
- Heart and circulatory disease15%
- Lung and respiratory disease10%
- Other conditions15%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
North Woods Home Nursing and Hospice
North Woods Home Nursing and Hospice serves the Manistique area in Schoolcraft County. They offer home health and hospice services to support patients in their own homes. The organization has been certified by Medicare since the summer of 1993. This long history shows they have been part of the local healthcare system for over thirty years. Their team works to provide care that meets federal standards for quality and safety. Families in Michigan often look for providers with this level of experience. It helps to know the agency has served the region for decades. The office sits on South Cedar Street and acts as a central hub for their operations in the Upper Peninsula. Their main goal remains keeping patients comfortable where they live.
About North Woods Home Nursing and Hospice
This provider operates as a for-profit agency. They have maintained Medicare certification for over three decades, which requires regular checks on their performance. These checks look at how well the staff manages pain and follows medical plans. A for-profit status simply means the agency is held by private owners rather than a non-profit board. This does not change the quality of care they must provide to keep their Medicare standing. Families should know that every hospice provider must meet the same federal rules for patient rights. Those rules cover everything from how staff members talk to you to how they update your care plan. The agency currently maintains a staff of twenty-five people to help meet these goals. This team includes thirteen registered nurses and three licensed practical nurses. One physician also works with the group to oversee medical decisions for patients.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Manistique?
Hospice care in Manistique focuses on comfort for people living with a serious illness. The team visits your home to manage symptoms and provide emotional support for the whole family. Because this agency employs thirteen registered nurses and three practical nurses, they have a clear structure for daily check-ins. A physician is also on staff to help guide the care team. Most visits happen at the patient's house, which allows them to stay in a familiar place. The staff works together to make sure medication and equipment are ready when needed. They also provide help with daily tasks that become hard to manage as time goes on. This local approach keeps the focus on the patient. It helps them spend their time in a way that feels meaningful to them and their loved ones.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel comfortable with the team that will help your loved one. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home in an emergency. You also want to know how the staff handles pain management at night or on weekends. Ask who will be your main contact person if you have questions about the care plan. It is also good to ask how they handle changes in the patient's condition. You might want to know how often a nurse will visit the house each week. Ask if they have experience with the specific illness your family member faces. These answers help you understand how the agency will fit into your life. Take notes during these talks. You deserve to have clear answers before you make a final choice for your family.
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