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West Woods of Niles

1211 State Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120 · 2696842810 · 121 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5

Ownership group

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).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.92 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.57. Weekend total: 3.53. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-02-10Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Jcomplaintcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. FHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. FHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-13
2026-02-10Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-13
2026-02-10Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-13
2026-02-10Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2026-02-10Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-09
2025-12-10Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-01-16
2025-12-10Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-01-16
2025-11-19Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Gcomplaintcorrected 2025-12-04
2025-01-09Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. EHealthcorrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09Educate 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. EHealthcorrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. DHealthcorrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. DHealthcorrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-09Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-10-10
2025-01-09Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly DHealthcorrected 2024-10-08
2024-07-03Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-03Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-03Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-26
2024-07-03Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-26
2024-03-14Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-10
2024-03-14Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-10
2024-02-01Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-22
2023-11-29Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-22
2023-11-29Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-22
2023-11-29Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-22
2023-11-29Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-22

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-10Payment Denial34 days payment denial
2024-07-03Fine$8,400
2024-07-03Fine$8,400

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
ACKERMAN, AMY5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
ACKERMAN, RICKY5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
BAUMGARTEN, MICHAEL5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
BAUMGARTEN, THERESE5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
PEPLINSKI, SHELI5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
PEPLINSKI, TODD5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
SCHADE, JEFFERY5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
SCHADE, TAMARA5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
THOMPSON, BRIAN5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
THOMPSON, SHELLY5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividual10%since 01/01/2012
PEPLINSKI, TODDCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
SCHADE, JEFFERYCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
THOMPSON, BRIANCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
ACKERMAN, RICKYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
PEPLINSKI, TODDCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
SCHADE, JEFFERYCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
THOMPSON, BRIANCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
PLANTE & MORAN PLLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
ACKERMAN, RICKYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
SCHADE, JEFFERYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
SEARS, MONICAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/18/2022
SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2024
THOMPSON, BRIANOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2012
WINKELS, KATHYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/06/2016

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235594. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.