Huron Woods Nursing Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 42 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Huron Woods is highly regarded for its clean environment and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for many families. However, because multiple reviewers have raised concerns about understaffing leading to delays in basic care, we strongly recommend asking the administrator specifically about their current nurse-to-patient ratios and how they handle weekend staffing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
42 reviews on Google“Huron Woods Nursing Center receives high praise for its attentive, compassionate staff and consistently clean, odor-free environment. However, some families report significant concerns regarding chronic understaffing, which can lead to delays in basic hygiene and patient care, as well as limitations regarding room size and privacy for residents in shared accommodations.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing and care staff
- Consistently clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
- Active engagement in resident activities
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to delayed care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Lack of privacy and limited space in shared rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 43 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how warm and attentive the nursing staff is; how do you ensure that level of personal care stays consistent during busy shifts?
- 2Since we noticed the facility is so well-maintained and clean, what is your routine for keeping the resident living areas and common spaces tidy?
- 3How do you manage communication between the nursing team and family members to ensure we are always updated on any changes in care?
- 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate assistance for a resident?
- 5For residents in shared rooms, what steps do you take to ensure they still have plenty of personal space and privacy?
- 6We'd love to hear more about the social side of things—what kind of daily activities or group engagements do the residents participate in?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Mostly really awesome staff. Very clean and rarely any odors. Lovely courtyard.”
“The staff us ABSOLUTELY ATTENTIVE to My ex husband and his family,! Daily snacks, coffee, water, fresh baked goods,! Thank you Huron Woods We appreciate you all!”
“Some of the aides are Amazing! But they are so under staffed. My sweet Mama was here for a few weeks of HELL!!!!!!!!!! Waiting over a day for a shower. She had an accident in her pants & waiting hours to be changed.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families filed complaints that triggered inspections revealing recurring safety hazards and inadequate supervision, with accident prevention issues appearing across multiple surveys from 2022 to 2025. The facility shows persistent problems with medication management, safety oversight, and infection control that continue to resurface despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical care areas suggests ongoing challenges with sustaining improvements.
Feb 19, 2026Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Jul 17, 2025Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
May 22, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 5, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 21, 2024Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nov 30, 2023Routine13
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Huron Woods Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Peplinski Group
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 2 of 10
Ownership & Management
Owners
Ackerman, Amy
Owner (parent company)
Ackerman, Ricky
Owner (parent company)
Baumgarten, Michael
Owner (parent company)
Baumgarten, Therese
Owner (parent company)
Peplinski, Sheli
Owner (parent company)
Peplinski, Todd
Owner (parent company)
Schade, Jeffery
Owner (parent company)
Schade, Tamara
Owner (parent company)
Thompson, Brian
Owner (parent company)
Thompson, Shelly
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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