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Niles Care Center

911 S 3RD ST, NILES, MI, 49120
(269) 684-4320
100 licensed beds

CMS rates Niles Care Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 74 citations across 15 inspections in the last three years, with $118,821 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
100
CMS facility ID
235361
Care type
Nursing home
County
Berrien
Facility name
Niles Care Center
Street address
911 S 3RD ST
City / state / ZIP
Niles, MI 49120
Phone
(269) 684-4320

Niles Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Niles, Michigan. It is licensed for 100 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Michigan (100 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Niles and 423 skilled nursing facilities across Michigan. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Niles Care Center 74 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $118,821 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Avon Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Gottlieb, Moshe
Direct owner · Governing body · Additional disclosable party — 48% stake — since 2025
Cain, Cynthia
Operational control — since 2025
Freund, Eliyahu
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Ibekie, Oranu
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Niles Avon Management
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Niles Care Center Propco
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Sears, Monica
Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
2 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1978-07-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
13 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$118,821 total
Last standard inspection
2026-01-23
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$241 per day (≈ $7,330/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
81% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 15% private/other
Occupancy
39% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
48% below the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
100
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-08
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0803
F · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0806
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2026-02-23
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-23
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (63 citations)
2025-12-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-22
F-0697
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-12-22
2025-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-21
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-21
2024-12-05Health inspection11 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-02-12
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-03
F-0887
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-01-06
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-12-31
2024-10-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-11-12
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-12
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-12
2024-07-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-09-06
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-06-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-07-16
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-16
2023-10-25Health inspection6 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F-0727
F · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-10-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-24
F-0725
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-10-24
2026-01-23Fire-safety inspection18 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2026-03-02
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2026-03-02
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-03-17
K-0371
F · No harm found
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-03-02
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-03-02
2024-12-05Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0271
F · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-31
2024-10-24Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
E-0020
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-11-13
K-0211
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-11-13
2023-10-25Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-11-23
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-11-23
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-23

Federal penalties

2025-12-10Fine$41,930
2025-08-20Fine$76,891
2024-12-05Medicare payment denial — 51 days
Total fines$118,821
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 235361.
How it compares in Michigan.
Inspection citations, 3 years
74
More than 84% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 43
Federal fines, 3 years
$118,821
More than 90% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.5
Higher than 22% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.9
Nursing staff turnover, annual
69%
Higher than 97% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Michigan average on 7 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased19.4%10.7%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight0.6%5.5%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.3%0.7%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.5%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms0.0%4.5%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury7.9%3.0%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%95.4%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened11.5%11.1%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication19.3%19.4%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine90.6%95.5%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.5%5.0%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence17.3%19.4%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication18.3%14.7%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.3%83.4%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.3%1.1%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine84.4%81.5%80.1%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  • K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0842 2 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Michigan

  • Licensing: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Survey and Certification
  • File a complaint: 800-882-6006 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-485-9393. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 855-444-3911. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Memorial Hospital of South Bend, about 9.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital, about 13 miles.
  • Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph, about 22 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
3.871 ratings on Google
★★★★★Katelyn Coughran · 2025-04-29 · via Google

“My family attended Chalet of Niles for the superhero and princess event as part of the entertainment (Kate’s Magical Moments~Cinderella and Batman). The facility was very clean. Destiny and the staff were welcoming, organized, and friendly. The event was the perfect amount of time. It brought the community together for a free event to bond the residents, characters, parents, and children in a uniq…”

★★★★★Aiyana Hagan · 2025-04-21 · via Google

“Chalet is full of respectful people/workers. Very satisfied with my visit. I would recommend this place for others. The building is kept very clean too. Lots of events are offered to keep the community together as a whole and bring joy to the loved ones who stay there! I would rate more stars, if possible.”

★★★★★Brittany Bolinger · 2025-05-14 · via Google

“I recently went to chalet of niles for their mommy and me yoga event for mother's day. It was a great experience. All the staff were really nice and welcoming & the residents in the dining area were happy when passing through. Facility was nice and clean as well, and they all work hard to keep the residents and staff safe and comfortable.”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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