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Niles Care Center, LLC
911 S 3rd St, Niles, MI 49120
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Niles Care Center, LLC, in Niles, Michigan, is certified for 100 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Avon Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 14, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 41.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $158K and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 67.8%.
CMS flags that the facility changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Berrien Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 41 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 41.0 | 45.5 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.8% | 44.6% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $158,405 | $8,827 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jan 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×3 D ×21 E ×5 F ×10
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0887 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | Fine | $75,595 | |
| 5 Dec 2024 | Payment denial | — | 51 days |
| 4 Oct 2023 | Payment denial | — | 28 days |
| 4 Oct 2023 | Fine | $82,810 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 67.8%, RNs 90.0%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.7% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.4% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Niles Care Center Llc. Chain: Avon Healthcare (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Avon Management | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Niles Avon Management | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Niles Care Center Propco | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Berrien County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry House Inn | St Joseph | 32 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 96.9 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - | Stevensville | 111 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 29.7 | $9K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Royalton Manor, LLC | St Joseph | 123 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 45.5 | $174K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Orchards At Niles | Niles | 84 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 69 | 82.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| West Woods of Bridgman | Bridgman | 92 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 48.9 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| West Woods of Niles | Niles | 121 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 33.9 | $17K | 10 Feb 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Berrien County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Niles Care Center, LLC been cited for?
41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Niles Care Center, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $158K in the period covered, plus 2 payment denials.
How does staffing at Niles Care Center, LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Niles Care Center, LLC?
It is part of the Avon Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Niles Avon Management. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Niles Care Center, LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.