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NORTH WOODS HOME NURSING
NPI 1770770927
Hospice Care, Community Based in Manistique, MI

Active since October 02, 2007
3/5
Patient Care Rating
226 S CEDAR ST, MANISTIQUE, MI 49854(906) 341-6963(906) 341-2490 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About North Woods Home Nursing NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NORTH WOODS HOME NURSING (NPI 1770770927) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Manistique, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. The organization lists Caleb Varoni, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770770927
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameNORTH WOODS HOME NURSING
Location Address226 S CEDAR STManistique, MI 49854-1426
Mailing Address226 S Cedar St, P.o. Box 307Manistique, MI 49854-1426 · (906) 341-6963 · Fax (906) 341-2490
Phone(906) 341-6963
Fax(906) 341-2490
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCaleb VaroniAdministrator · (906) 341-6963
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 2018
✔ NPI 1770770927 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 773515
226 S CEDAR ST, Manistique, MI 49854
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Other Identifiers 2

Other08754MI · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid3042470MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for North Woods Home Nursing (CMS certification number 237182), from CMS Care Compare.

North Woods Home Nursing

Home health agency · Manistique, MI
3.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number237182
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 8, 1985
Phone(906) 341-6963
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
97.8%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
84.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
85.4%
Patients who got better at bathing
88.7%
Patients whose breathing improved
90%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
87.3%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
76.7%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
97.6%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
98.3%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.5%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.8%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
318 of 430 patient episodes · observed rate 73.95%
72.64% Same As National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
284 patient stays · observed rate 3.52%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.11% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 908 episodes
0.86
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for North Woods Home Nursing & Hospice (CMS certification number 231558), from CMS Care Compare.

North Woods Home Nursing & Hospice

Hospice · Manistique, MI
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number231558
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 27, 1993
Average Daily Census6patients per day on average
Location226 S Cedar StManistique, MI 49854 · Schoolcraft County
Phone(800) 852-3736
Routine home care only Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home86%
Assisted living facility13%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
46%
Patients with other conditions
0%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
86 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
86 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
86 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
53 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
86 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
48 patient stays
93.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
23 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
86 patient stays
94.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
113 patient stays
81.4%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 33
41.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 96
18.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 3
9.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 3
$6,522
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 89
17.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 83
12.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 93
99.3%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NORTH WOODS HOME NURSING
Home Health
226 S CEDAR ST
MANISTIQUE, MI 49854
Schoolcraft County (906) 341-6963
CRAIG ANTHONY KLEIKAMP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
226 S CEDAR ST
MANISTIQUE, MI 49854
Schoolcraft County (906) 235-9489

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is North Woods Home Nursing's NPI number?

The NPI number for North Woods Home Nursing is 1770770927. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2007.

Where is North Woods Home Nursing located?

North Woods Home Nursing is located at 226 S Cedar St, Manistique, MI 49854. The listed phone number is (906) 341-6963.

What is North Woods Home Nursing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is North Woods Home Nursing a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. North Woods Home Nursing is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since October 8, 1985.

What quality rating does North Woods Home Nursing have?

CMS rates North Woods Home Nursing 3.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does North Woods Home Nursing accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list North Woods Home Nursing as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for North Woods Home Nursing was last updated on May 1, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.