North Woods Home Nursing
Manistique, MI · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 237182)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (906) 341-6963 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Woods Home Nursing holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Michigan average of 3.5 stars, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars. This means patients report a positive experience even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
North Woods Home Nursing offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Manistique, Michigan.
Yes, North Woods Home Nursing is Medicare-certified, with CCN 237182, certified since October 8, 1985, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
North Woods Home Nursing is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Manistique, Michigan, certified since October 8, 1985. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, North Woods Home Nursing holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences captured in the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 97.39% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 82.81% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care.
North Woods Home Nursing serves a broad geographic area, covering 47 ZIP codes from its Manistique office. This wide service area suggests reach across a largely rural region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly reported vintage available at the time of this listing. Families considering this agency should verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, North Woods Home Nursing is Medicare-certified (CCN 237182) and has been since October 8, 1985, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
North Woods Home Nursing has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review North Woods Home Nursing's current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Manistique, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, care team availability, and specific quality measures; contact the agency at (906) 341-6963 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
North Woods Home Nursing has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
North Woods Home Nursing is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (906) 341-6963 for details and check with Medicare regarding coverage eligibility.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach North Woods Home Nursing at (906) 341-6963 to inquire about starting care.
How does this agency perform on timely initiation of care?
CMS data shows 97.39% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral.
How does this agency perform on improving patients' walking ability?
CMS data shows 82.81% of patients demonstrated improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/08/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.