Nursing homes › Michigan › West Woods of Bridgman
9935 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106 · 2694653017 · 92 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Peplinski Group, a group operating 10 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.1/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $358,237 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.96 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.65. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-16 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | B | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-20 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | C | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-05-13 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-25 |
| 2024-05-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-05-30 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2023-06-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-17 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | Payment Denial | 7 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| PLANTE & MORAN PLLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| TORREY, WENDELL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/06/2024 |
| WINKELS, KATHY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/05/2016 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235625. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.