Nursing homes › Michigan › The Timbers of Cass County
55432 Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · 2697827828 · 108 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Atrium Centers, a group operating 26 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $725,682 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.46 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.69. Weekend total: 2.88. Nursing staff turnover: 29%.
All-time on record: 42 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-01-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-08 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-03-12 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2024-10-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-31 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-06-21 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-06-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-06-21 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2023-10-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-11 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-11 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORION OPERATING SERVICES LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/31/2008 |
| PAREDES, MIGUEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/18/2021 |
| HELLER, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| JOHNSON, CINDY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| AMICUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/18/2021 |
| ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| ATRIUM CENTERS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2008 |
| ORION OPERATING SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2008 |
| ALBRIGHT ROSS, SUSAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2018 |
| AMSBURY, JULIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/15/2024 |
| ANDERSON, CURT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2025 |
| CHERRY, JILL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| CLARKE, DEANN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| DORSEY, JASMINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2025 |
| GENIAC, SAMUEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/2025 |
| HELLER, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
| JOHNSON, CINDY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235652. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.