01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-10 | 21 | 2026-02-10 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-09 | 7 | 2025-01-09 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-11-29 | 13 | 2023-11-29 | 0 |
CMS CCN 2355942026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
West Woods Of Niles
1211 State Line Rd · Niles, MI 49120 · Berrien County
Certified beds121CMS provider file
Recent citation rows44current CMS citation release
Penalty rows3current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
44 rows in the current release
5 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-02-10 · FIREE0030Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-03-09 · complaint2026-02-10 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0627Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-132026-02-10 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-09 · complaint2026-02-10 · HEALTHF0686Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-09 · complaint2026-02-10 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-132026-02-10 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-132026-02-10 · HEALTHF0730Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0804Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · HEALTHF0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092026-02-10 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-092025-12-10 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-16 · complaint2025-12-10 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-16 · complaint2025-11-19 · HEALTHF0760Severity G · isolated actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-04 · complaint03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Payment Denial | $0 | 34 |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $8,400 | 0 |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $8,400 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ACKERMAN, AMYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- ACKERMAN, RICKYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- BAUMGARTEN, MICHAELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- BAUMGARTEN, THERESEIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- PEPLINSKI, SHELIIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- PEPLINSKI, TODDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- SCHADE, JEFFERYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- SCHADE, TAMARAIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- THOMPSON, BRIANIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- THOMPSON, SHELLYIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10% · since 01/01/2012
- PEPLINSKI, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
- SCHADE, JEFFERYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
- THOMPSON, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
- ACKERMAN, RICKYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
- PEPLINSKI, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
- SCHADE, JEFFERYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
- THOMPSON, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.92per resident day
RN hours0.57per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.53per resident day
Staff turnover38.1%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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