Eastwood Nursing Center

Eastwood Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 900 Maas Street in Negaunee, Michigan, within Marquette County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains 100 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, making it eligible to serve a broad range of individuals requiring long-term or post-acute care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns Eastwood Nursing Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it well above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are based on three component categories, each evaluated independently. The health inspection rating for this facility is 5 out of 5, reflecting the findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, based on clinical data reported by the facility covering outcomes such as mobility, medication use, and hospital readmission rates. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and represent a snapshot of performance during the measured period. Eastwood Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which are the two primary public insurance programs covering skilled nursing facility care. Medicare typically covers short-term post-acute stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Medicaid covers long-term care for individuals who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements under Michigan state guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at 906-475-7500 to confirm current payment options, bed availability, and any additional financial arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Eastwood Nursing Center performs above average across multiple CMS rating dimensions. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars indicates performance that exceeds that baseline. The individual component ratings, particularly the 5-star health inspection and 5-star quality measure scores, further distinguish this facility relative to national norms. The 4-star staffing rating remains above the national midpoint as well. These figures are drawn from CMS data and are intended to assist in the process of comparing skilled nursing facilities across a standardized framework.