West Woods of Niles
Nursing Home · Niles, MI
CMS certification number235594
Contact & location
1211 State Line RdNiles, MI 49120
Berrien County
- Phone
- (269) 684-2810
- ZIP code
- 49120 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 121
- Residents per day
- 107.0 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Ardan Associates, INC
- Chain
- The Peplinski Group (10 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 13, 2000
- 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
- 3.92 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.57 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.67 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.53 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.1 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 10, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 21.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 41 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-11-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2025-01-09 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-03 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-14 | 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 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-21 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-22 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $16,800 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Payment Denial | 34 days payment denial |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $8,400 |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $8,400 |
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, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baumgarten, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baumgarten, Therese (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Sheli (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Tamara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sears, Monica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solarewicz, Maciej (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Peplinski Group INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Shelly (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| West Wood Estates, LLC (organization) | 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 | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sears, Monica (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 West Woods of Niles?
West Woods of Niles has a 1-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 West Woods of Niles have?
It has 121 certified beds and cares for about 107 residents per day.
Has West Woods of Niles been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $16,800 in the last three years.
Who owns West Woods of Niles?
It is part of The Peplinski Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of West Woods of Niles?
(269) 684-2810. The facility is located at 1211 State Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.