nursing home in Howell, MI
The Willows at Howell
1500 Byron Road, Howell, MI 48855 · (517) 552-9323
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Willows at Howell at a glance
The Willows at Howell is a 66-bed for-profit nursing home in Howell, Michigan (Livingston County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 31, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.4% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 66
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Trilogy Health Services
- Medicare-certified since
- September 28, 2015
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Livingston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235707
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.85 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.27 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.86 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 26 | 89.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 66 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 55 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.6% | 83.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.7% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.1% | 12% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.1% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 33.3% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.5% | 20% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 31, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| January 22, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 22, 2025 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 22, 2025 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 22, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 22, 2025 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| November 12, 2024 Complaint | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| May 28, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 14, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Complaint | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Complaint | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL MERGER SUB LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2021 |
| NORTHSTAR HEALTHCARE INCOME INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2018 |
| NORTHSTAR HEALTHCARE INCOME OPERATING PARTNERSHIP LP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2018 |
| TRILOGY HOLDINGS NT-HCI, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/01/2018 |
| KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2018 |
| BARNEY, LEIGH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2001 |
| BRYANT, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2016 |
| BUFFORD, RANDALL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/1997 |
| CONNER, GREGORY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/03/2021 |
| DAVIS, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2017 |
| MEHAFFEY, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2022 |
| PIETROWSKI, CRISTINA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2022 |
| PROSKY, DANNY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| STREIFF, MATHIEU Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| SCOTT, JAMIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/25/2018 |
| TRILOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
| CORBIN, KATHY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2015 |
| FIGHTMASTER, LISA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Willows at Howell's rating?
The Willows at Howell has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Willows at Howell receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Willows at Howell accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Willows at Howell?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Trilogy Health Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Willows at Howell and how do I contact it?
The Willows at Howell is at 1500 Byron Road, Howell, MI 48855. Phone: (517) 552-9323.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.