West Woods of Bridgman
Nursing Home · Bridgman, MI
CMS certification number235625
Contact & location
9935 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106
Berrien County
- Phone
- (269) 465-3017
- ZIP code
- 49106 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day
- 78.0 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Bridgman Care Operating, LLC
- Chain
- The Peplinski Group (10 facilities, avg 2.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 28, 2006
- 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
- 3.96 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.48 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.74 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.65 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.6 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 61.5 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 25.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 12
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 45 health · 29 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-06-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-06-30 | 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 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 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 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-01-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. F0940 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | 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 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-05-13 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-05-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-05-30 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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 2023-08-17 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. F0770 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Payment Denial | 7 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ackerman, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baumgarten, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baumgarten, Therese (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| P&M Holding Group LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinksi Holdings, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Sheli (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Red Arrow Property Holdings, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Tamara (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 | |
| Torrey, Wendell (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winkels, Kathy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ackerman, Ricky (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peplinski, Todd (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schade, Jeffery (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · 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 | |
| Solarewicz, Maciej (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thompson, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Torrey, Wendell (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 Bridgman?
West Woods of Bridgman 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 Bridgman have?
It has 92 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.
Has West Woods of Bridgman been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
Who owns West Woods of Bridgman?
It is part of The Peplinski Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of West Woods of Bridgman?
(269) 465-3017. The facility is located at 9935 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.