Community profile

The Willows at Howell

1500 Byron Road, Howell, MI

Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing

0.53 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Willows at Howell

The Willows at Howell in Howell, MI is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. August 31, 2026 at 8:03 AM PDT

    2 changes detected in this data refresh

    Inspection coverage updated

    Inspection coverage changed from NOT_COVERED to COVERED.

    Inspection record added

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Family and resident feedback

0.5 out of 5 from 3 reviews

Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★

Critical

Do not recommend

I would absolutely never recommend this facility to ANYONE. Horrible experience

AnonymousJune 23, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

The Willows in Howell, MI

Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows

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Cleanliness
4.5 / 5
Friendliness
4.5 / 5
Value for Cost
4.5 / 5
Care Services
4.5 / 5
Activities
4.5 / 5
Helen AllenJuly 17, 2019

★★★★★

Critical

Confusing layout, even for someone with all their faculties. Mom would get lost here

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Cleanliness
2.0 / 5
Friendliness
2.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
AnonymousMay 16, 2017

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
September 16, 2026

Campus care settings

Skilled nursing

The Willows at Howell

56 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 235707

Classification and identity evidence

Why this community appears in these categories

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 16, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Anytime Dining
  • Room Service
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Holiday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Wii Bowling
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible

Facility-level payment evidence

Plans and public programs found in source records

These are directory, certification, contract, or participation records. They do not determine an individual’s eligibility, authorization, network benefits, cost sharing, admission, or whether a visit or stay is free.

Certified provider record

MI Medicaid

Payer: MI Medicaid · Service scope: Long Term Nursing

Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.

CMS Provider Data Catalog · source dated August 1, 2026

Certified provider record

Original Medicare

Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing

Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.

CMS Provider Data Catalog · source dated August 1, 2026

Payment-program records

Medicare and Medicaid information

Medicaid

CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Medicare

CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services5/5 overall CMS rating · 4/5 health inspection · 4/5 staffing · 1 recent-cycle deficienciesView the official record ↗

Coverage last checked September 16, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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