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West Woods of Niles

1211 STATE LINE RD, NILES, MI, 49120

(269) 684-2810

peplinskigroup.com/locations/west-woods-of-niles

121 licensed beds

CMS rates West Woods of Niles 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 46 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with $16,800 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

1211 State Line Rd

Niles, MI 49120

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Bed capacity

121

CMS facility ID

235594

Care type

Nursing home

County

Berrien

Facility name

West Woods of Niles

Street address

1211 STATE LINE RD

City / state / ZIP

Niles, MI 49120

Phone

(269) 684-2810

Website

peplinskigroup.com/locations/west-woods-of-niles

About this facility — West Woods of Niles

West Woods of Niles is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Niles, Michigan. It is licensed for 121 beds — above 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 Peplinski Group, a group of 10 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited West Woods of Niles 46 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $16,800 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

The Peplinski Group

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Ackerman, Amy

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Ackerman, Ricky

Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Baumgarten, Michael

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Baumgarten, Therese

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Peplinski, Sheli

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Peplinski, Todd

Indirect owner · Director · Officer · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Schade, Jeffery

Indirect owner · Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Schade, Tamara

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Thompson, Brian

Indirect owner · Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Thompson, Shelly

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 10% stake — since 2012

Plante & Moran Pllc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Sears, Monica

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Solarewicz, Maciej

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

The Peplinski Group Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

West Wood Estates, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Winkels, Kathy

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

2000-07-13

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

23 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$16,800 total

Last standard inspection

2026-02-10

Nurse staffing

3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$439 per day (≈ $13,350/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

58% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 35% private/other

Occupancy

83% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

6% below the MI median of $466/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

121

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.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-06-26

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-06-26

2026-02-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2026-03-09

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 2026-03-09

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0627

D · No harm found

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0686

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-03-09

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 2026-04-13

F-0692

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0698

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-13

F-0730

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0804

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-03-09

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 2026-03-09

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-09

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 2026-03-09

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (26 citations)

2025-12-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-01-16

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-16

2025-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-12-04

2025-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-02-12

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-02-12

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 2024-10-10

F-0868

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-10-08

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-12

F-0882

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-02-12

F-0887

E · 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 2025-02-12

2024-07-03Health 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 2024-07-26

F-0684

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-07-26

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-07-26

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-26

2024-03-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2024-04-10

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 2024-04-10

2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2023-12-21

2023-11-29Health inspection6 citations

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-22

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 2023-12-22

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 2023-12-22

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-12-22

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 2023-12-22

2026-02-10Fire-safety inspection3 citations

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2026-03-09

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-03-09

K-0372

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-09

Federal penalties

2024-07-03Fine$8,400

2026-02-10Medicare payment denial — 34 days

Total fines$16,800

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 235594.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Michigan.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 54% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43

Federal fines, 3 years

$16,800

More than 69% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.9

Higher than 54% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.9

Nursing staff turnover, annual

50%

Higher than 65% 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 9 and worse on 9. 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	13.5%	10.7%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	18.1%	5.5%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.0%	0.7%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	6.5%	1.5%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	0.7%	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	1.9%	3.0%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.9%	95.4%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	32.3%	11.1%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	11.0%	19.4%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.0%	95.5%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.4%	5.0%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.9%	19.4%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	18.9%	14.7%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.05	1.74	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.03	1.56	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.7%	83.4%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	1.1%	1.5%	Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.6%	81.5%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	15.1%	23.9%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.3%	11.7%	11.8%	Better 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-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0684 4 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0686 3 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0582 2 inspections. Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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 5.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital, about 17 miles.
Community Hospital of Bremen Inc, about 21 miles.

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

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Healthwin Health & Rehabilitation, South Bend, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Majestic Care of South Bend, South Bend, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Wellbrooke of South Bend, South Bend, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Brentwood At Niles, Niles, about 3.8 miles.
Wood Ridge Assisted Living Community, South Bend, about 4.0 miles. 22 state visits on record.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.282 ratings on Google

★★★★★Nina L · 2026-06-22 · via Google
“The employees here are fabulous! They truly care about their residents and consistently go above and beyond to meet their needs and ensure they are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. The staff is attentive, kind, and dedicated to providing excellent care. It’s clear that they genuinely value the well-being and happiness of those they serve. I would highly recommend this facility to any…”

★★★★★Margo Green · 2026-06-24 · via Google
“My mother, all my hassle time was in this facility for the last four months of her life. She passed away at 94. She had excellent care. The people her hair were great. I wasn’t necessarily involved in the price she paid.”

★★★★★MusicLover ConcertGoer · 2026-06-17 · via Google
“Wonderful caring staff. Always great communication. Clean. Everyone is friendly. And they have a lot of great activities. They do a good job with everything.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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