West Woods Of Niles
Niles, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235594) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,800 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (269) 684-2810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Woods Of Niles holds a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
West Woods Of Niles reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
West Woods Of Niles has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,800.00, along with 1 payment denial. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
West Woods Of Niles is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 13, 2000. The facility is licensed for 121 certified beds and has an average daily census of 107.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, West Woods Of Niles holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,800.00 against this facility, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for this listing.
West Woods Of Niles is part of The Peplinski Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars across the chain. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
This information reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current details and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West Woods Of Niles has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, West Woods Of Niles is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with 38.1% nursing turnover; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,800.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
West Woods Of Niles has 121 certified beds and an average daily census of 107.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Peplinski Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 13, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; West Woods Of Niles scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (269) 684-2810 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (269) 684-2810 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235594?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.