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HomeMichiganWest Woods of Niles

West Woods of Niles

1211 State Line Rd, Niles, MI 491202696842810WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(57 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
121
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $16,800

How West Woods of Niles Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MI average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.92 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.57 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.1%
MI average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.57 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.78.
Staff turnover is 38.1%, lower than the Michigan average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2025
Most recent cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 10, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 7 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Berrien County 65+
31,455
20.4% of county
County Population
153,938
Berrien County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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West Woods of Niles is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Niles, Michigan with 121 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
121
Avg Residents/Day
107
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 13, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Berrien
Last Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21
Weighted Score
277.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (41)

F0686Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Feb 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 11 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$16,800
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 3, 2024
$8,400
FineJul 3, 2024
$8,400
Payment DenialFeb 10, 2026
34 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.67 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.92 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.53 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.1%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (40)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ACKERMAN, AMY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
ACKERMAN, RICKY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
BAUMGARTEN, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
BAUMGARTEN, THERESE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
PEPLINSKI, SHELI5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
PEPLINSKI, TODD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
SCHADE, JEFFERY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
SCHADE, TAMARA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
THOMPSON, BRIAN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
THOMPSON, SHELLY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2012
PEPLINSKI, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SCHADE, JEFFERYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
THOMPSON, BRIANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
ACKERMAN, RICKYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
PEPLINSKI, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SCHADE, JEFFERYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
THOMPSON, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
PLANTE & MORAN PLLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2012
ACKERMAN, RICKYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SCHADE, JEFFERYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SEARS, MONICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 18, 2022
SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2024
THOMPSON, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
WINKELS, KATHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 6, 2016
PLANTE & MORAN PLLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 7, 2025
THE PEPLINSKI GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 7, 2025
WEST WOOD ESTATES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 7, 2025
ACKERMAN, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
ACKERMAN, RICKYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
BAUMGARTEN, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
BAUMGARTEN, THERESEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
PEPLINSKI, SHELIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
PEPLINSKI, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SCHADE, JEFFERYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SCHADE, TAMARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SEARS, MONICAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 18, 2022
SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2024
THOMPSON, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
THOMPSON, SHELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
WINKELS, KATHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 6, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for West Woods of Niles and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
West Woods of Niles
Niles, MICurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,800
Niles Care Center, LLC
Niles, MI4.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $158,405
The Orchards at Niles
Niles, MI5.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cass County Medical Care Facility
Cassopolis, MI14.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $15,593
The Timbers of Cass County
Dowagiac, MI18.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
West Woods of Bridgman
Bridgman, MI20.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Royalton Manor, LLC
St Joseph, MI22.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $173,966
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
West Woods of Niles
Niles, MI · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$16,800
Niles Care Center, LLC
Niles, MI
4.0 mi2/51/52/5$158,405
The Orchards at Niles
Niles, MI
5.5 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Cass County Medical Care Facility
Cassopolis, MI
14.2 mi5/54/55/5$15,593
The Timbers of Cass County
Dowagiac, MI
18.2 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
West Woods of Bridgman
Bridgman, MI
20.5 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Royalton Manor, LLC
St Joseph, MI
22.2 mi1/51/53/5$173,966

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for West Woods of Niles?▾
West Woods of Niles has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does West Woods of Niles cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). West Woods of Niles participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has West Woods of Niles had any health inspection violations?▾
West Woods of Niles had 21 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 10, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $16,800.
What are the staffing levels at West Woods of Niles?▾
West Woods of Niles provides 3.92 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.68 LPN hours, and 2.67 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.1%.
How many beds does West Woods of Niles have?▾
West Woods of Niles has 121 certified beds with an average of 107 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Peplinski Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near West Woods of Niles?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan, including 2 in Niles. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about West Woods of Niles?▾
On Google Maps, West Woods of Niles has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 57 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of The Peplinski Group

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