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The Orchards At Niles
1333 Wells 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.
The Orchards At Niles, in Niles, Michigan, is certified for 84 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the The Orchards Michigan chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 28, 35 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 82.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 49.4%.
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 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 69 | 41 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 82.1 | 45.5 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.4% | 44.6% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 27 Aug 2025, 13 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×50 E ×12 F ×6 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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 | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | C | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 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 | 18 May 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Jul 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 | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | — | 77 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.4%, RNs 46.2%; 1 administrator 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 | 4.4% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.2% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Riveridge Mi Opco Llc. Chain: The Orchards Michigan (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2025 |
| White Lake Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2025 |
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 |
| Niles Care Center, LLC | Niles | 100 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 41.0 | $158K | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Royalton Manor, LLC | St Joseph | 123 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 45.5 | $174K | 19 Mar 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 The Orchards At Niles been cited for?
69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has The Orchards At Niles been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Orchards At Niles compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Orchards At Niles?
It is part of the The Orchards Michigan chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include White Lake Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Orchards At Niles last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Aug 2025.
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.