Grand Oaks Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Baldwin, MI
CMS certification number235499
Contact & location
600 Denmark StreetBaldwin, MI 49304
Lake County
- Phone
- (231) 745-4648
- ZIP code
- 49304 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day
- 62.2 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Lake County Care Center, INC.
- Chain
- The Peplinski Group (10 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 11, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.04 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.49 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.82 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.73 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.55 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 46.2 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-06 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-01 |
| 2025-03-20 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2024-11-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-05-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-03-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ackerman, Amy (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Baumgarten, Michael (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Baumgarten, Therese (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Peplinski, Sheli (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Schade, Tamara (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Thompson, Shelly (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holbrook, Gayle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solarewicz, Maciej (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Peplinski Group INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winkels, Kathy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holbrook, Gayle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solarewicz, Maciej (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winkels, Kathy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Grand Oaks Nursing Center?
Grand Oaks Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.
How many beds does Grand Oaks Nursing Center have?
It has 79 certified beds and cares for about 62 residents per day.
Has Grand Oaks Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Grand Oaks Nursing Center?
It is part of The Peplinski Group and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Grand Oaks Nursing Center?
(231) 745-4648. The facility is located at 600 Denmark Street, Baldwin, MI 49304.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.