Nursing homes › Michigan › West Woods of Niles
1211 State Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120 · 2696842810 · 121 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: 3.92 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.57. Weekend total: 3.53. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-02-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-11-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2025-01-09 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-03 | 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 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-26 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-21 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2023-12-22 |
| 2023-11-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-22 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Payment Denial | 34 days payment denial |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $8,400 |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $8,400 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKERMAN, AMY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| BAUMGARTEN, MICHAEL | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| BAUMGARTEN, THERESE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, SHELI | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, TAMARA | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, SHELLY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 01/01/2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| PLANTE & MORAN PLLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| SEARS, MONICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2022 |
| SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2012 |
| WINKELS, KATHY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/06/2016 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235594. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.