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West Woods of Niles
1211 State Line Rd, 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.
Certified for 121 beds, West Woods of Niles serves Niles in Berrien County, Michigan and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2000.
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 3.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 7, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K 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 38.1%.
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 | 41 | 41 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.9 | 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 | 38.1% | 44.6% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,800 | $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: 10 Feb 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×4 D ×27 E ×5 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | 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 | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Payment denial | — | 34 days |
| 3 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,400 | |
| 3 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.1%, RNs 25.0%; 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 | 16.7% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 39.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.1% | 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: Ardan Associates, Inc. Chain: The Peplinski Group (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peplinski Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
| West Wood Estates, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
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 |
| 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 |
All 7 facilities in Berrien County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has West Woods of Niles 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 West Woods of Niles been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at West Woods of 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 West Woods of Niles?
It is part of the The Peplinski Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was West Woods of Niles last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Feb 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.