The Timbers Of Cass County
Dowagiac, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235652) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (269) 782-7828 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Timbers Of Cass County has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Timbers Of Cass County reports 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The Timbers Of Cass County has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Timbers Of Cass County is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan, with 108 certified beds and an average of 100.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since December 2010. It is part of the Atrium Centers chain, which operates 26 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, while the quality measure rating and staffing rating are each 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and inspection reports directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a 28.9% nursing staff turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed by CMS, and the facility is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 108 certified beds and an average of 100.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Atrium Centers chain, which operates 26 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 15, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 2697827828 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2697827828 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235652?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.