West Woods of Niles
1211 State Line Rd, Niles, MI, 49120
CMS ownership records associate this facility with The Peplinski Group · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 121
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Jul 3, 2024$8,400
- Jul 3, 2024$8,400
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
- Feb 10, 202634 days
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Ackerman, Amy | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Ackerman, Ricky | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Baumgarten, Michael | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Baumgarten, Therese | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Peplinski, Sheli | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Peplinski, Todd | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Schade, Jeffery | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Schade, Tamara | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Thompson, Brian | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Thompson, Shelly | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Peplinski, Todd | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Schade, Jeffery | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Thompson, Brian | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ackerman, Ricky | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Peplinski, Todd | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Schade, Jeffery | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thompson, Brian | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Plante & Moran | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Ackerman, Ricky | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Schade, Jeffery | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Sears, Monica | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Solarewicz, Maciej | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Thompson, Brian | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Winkels, Kathy | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Plante & Moran | ADP OF THE SNF |
| The Peplinski Group Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| West Wood Estates, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Ackerman, Amy | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Ackerman, Ricky | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Baumgarten, Michael | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Baumgarten, Therese | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Peplinski, Sheli | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Peplinski, Todd | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Schade, Jeffery | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Schade, Tamara | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Sears, Monica | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Solarewicz, Maciej | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Thompson, Brian | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Thompson, Shelly | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Winkels, Kathy | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Berrien County.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana County Medical Care Facility CCN 235002 | Hart, MI | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Manistee County Medical Care Facility CCN 235003 | Manistee, MI | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Muskegon CCN 235004 | Muskegon, MI | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Maples Benzie County Medical Care CCN 235005 | Frankfort, MI | 5 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $1,398 |
| Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital LTCU CCN 235006 | Gaylord, MI | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility CCN 235008 | Coldwater, MI | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is West Woods of Niles's CMS rating?
West Woods of Niles has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is West Woods of Niles located?
West Woods of Niles is located at 1211 State Line Rd, Niles, MI, 49120 in Berrien County, and CMS lists 121 certified beds.
Does West Woods of Niles have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $16,800 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for West Woods of Niles over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does West Woods of Niles's rating compare to nearby facilities?
West Woods of Niles's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.71 across 7 facilities in Berrien County, and 3.17 across Michigan. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify West Woods of Niles's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm West Woods of Niles's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 235594
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 121
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 41 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0609 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0627 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0692 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0730 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0756 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0757 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0804 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0842 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0921 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0686 | J | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0760 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 0679 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 0868 | D | Standard | Past Non-Compliance | Oct 8, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.