• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 121 certified beds with an average of 111.8 residents per day (92% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Jan 9, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $16,800 across 2 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.43 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 43.0%
• Part of the The Peplinski Group chain (10 facilities)
West Woods of Niles is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Niles, Michigan with 121 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. The facility scored below average compared to Michigan facilities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEPLINKSI HOLDINGS, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| ACKERMAN, AMY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| BAUMGARTEN, MICHAEL | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| BAUMGARTEN, THERESE | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, SHELI | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| SCHADE, TAMARA | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| THOMPSON, SHELLY | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jan 1, 2012 |
| PLANTE & MORAN PLLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| SEARS, MONICA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 18, 2022 |
| SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2024 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| WINKELS, KATHY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 6, 2016 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
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