West Woods of Niles
1211 State Line Rd · Niles, MI · 49120 · 2696842810
121 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Peplinski Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,800 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
-
Immediate jeopardy · J February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · F February 10, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · F February 10, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F February 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E February 10, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E February 10, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E February 10, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Actual harm · G November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | Payment Denial | 34 days |
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235594 · certified since July 13, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.