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The Orchards At Niles

1333 WELLS ST, NILES, MI, 49120

(269) 684-1111

84 licensed beds

CMS rates The Orchards At Niles 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 95 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Niles, MI 49120

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

235598

Care type

Nursing home

County

Berrien

Facility name

The Orchards At Niles

Street address

1333 WELLS ST

City / state / ZIP

Niles, MI 49120

Phone

(269) 684-1111

About this facility — The Orchards At Niles

The Orchards At Niles is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Niles, Michigan. It is licensed for 84 beds — below 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.

It is listed as part of The Orchards Michigan, a group of 15 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Orchards At Niles 95 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

The Orchards Michigan

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Franco, Rayann

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Gutman, Isaac

Direct owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Hoffman, Alexander

Direct owner · Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Kornfeld, Robert

Direct owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Sanborn, Lisa

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Taub, Jacob

Direct owner · Governing body · Operational control · Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

White Lake Healthcare Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Ziboh, Maureen

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2001-02-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-08-27

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$273 per day (≈ $8,300/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

77% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 18% private/other

Occupancy

69% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

41% below the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

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.

2026-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-02-10

2025-08-27Health inspection5 citations

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-26

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 2025-09-26

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F-0921

E · 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 2025-09-26

11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (89 citations)

2025-07-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2025-08-07

2024-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0688

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-12-02

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2025-01-10

F-0810

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2024-12-03

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 2025-01-10

2024-09-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered23 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 2024-10-23

F-0559

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2024-10-23

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-10-28

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 2024-10-23

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-10-23

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-18

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-10-18

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-23

F-0730

C · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F-0744

D · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2024-10-18

F-0801

E · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F-0812

E · 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 2025-01-10

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 2025-01-10

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-10-18

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-18

F-0882

F · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-10-18

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F-0887

D · 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 2024-10-18

F-0943

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2024-10-18

F-0949

E · No harm found

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-18

2024-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-07-13

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2024-07-13

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-07-13

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-07-13

F-0692

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-07-13

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-13

F-0921

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-07-13

2024-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-05-18

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 2024-04-16

F-0698

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F-0842

E · 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 2024-05-18

2024-02-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations

F-0550

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0622

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0641

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-04-01

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 2024-05-18

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-05-18

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0711

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0712

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0842

E · 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 2024-05-18

2023-07-19Health inspection12 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 2023-08-17

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0640

D · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2023-08-17

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 2023-08-17

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F-0921

E · 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 2023-08-17

2025-08-27Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0009

F · No harm found

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2025-09-26

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 2025-09-26

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-09-26

2024-09-13Fire-safety inspection13 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0232

E · No harm found

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0341

F · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0753

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-10-18

2024-07-16Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

K-0511

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-08-12

2023-07-19Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-08-17

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 2023-08-17

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-08-17

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-08-17

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 2023-08-17

Federal penalties

2024-09-13Medicare payment denial — 77 days

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 235598.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Michigan.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 96% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.8

Higher than 43% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.9

Nursing staff turnover, annual

46%

Higher than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 44%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Michigan average on 10 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	2.2%	10.7%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	3.7%	5.5%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.7%	1.5%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	2.4%	4.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.6%	3.0%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.3%	95.4%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	5.4%	11.1%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21.0%	19.4%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.3%	95.5%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	4.6%	5.0%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	19.8%	19.4%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	15.9%	14.7%	15.4%	Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.39	1.74	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.63	1.56	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	82.6%	83.4%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	85.0%	81.5%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	26.5%	23.9%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	15.7%	11.7%	11.8%	Worse than state

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-0842 4 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-0550 4 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F-0677 4 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0686 3 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Verify & compare

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 11 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital, about 13 miles.
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph, about 20 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Niles Care Center, Niles, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Brentwood At Niles, Niles, about 1.8 miles.
Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow, Niles, about 2.5 miles.
Buchanan Meadows, Buchanan, about 4.6 miles.
West Woods of Niles, Niles, about 5.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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