West Woods of Niles: Staffing, Turnover, and Inspection Record
West Woods of Niles is a 121-bed for-profit nursing home in Niles, Michigan, part of The Peplinski Group. In the CMS August 2026 release it reported 2.67 nurse aide hours per resident per day, 14% above the Michigan average of 2.33, and 38.1% nursing staff turnover (Michigan average 44.1%).
West Woods of Niles
1211 State Line RdNiles, MI 49120
Berrien County
CMS Care Compare, August 2026 release
How many staff hours residents get
CMS reports staffing as hours per resident per day, from the payroll records each home submits. At West Woods of Niles, nurse aides logged 2.67 hours per resident per day, 14% above the Michigan average. With about 107 residents a day, that works out to roughly 285 aide hours a day, or about 36 eight-hour aide shifts across day, evening, and night. On weekends, total nursing hours per resident ran 10% below the all-days figure.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Michigan avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse aides (CNAs) | 2.67 | 2.33 | 2.32 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.68 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff | 3.92 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| All nursing staff, weekends | 3.53 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
CMS Care Compare, August 2026 release: reported staffing hours from Payroll-Based Journal data, and CMS state and US averages.
Staff turnover
38.1% of nursing staff at West Woods of Niles left over the year CMS measured, against a Michigan average of 44.1% and a US average of 45.8%. Registered nurse turnover was 25.0%. 1 administrator left over the same period.
Inspections and penalties
State inspectors last completed a standard health inspection on Feb 10, 2026. The most recent inspection cycle, which also counts complaint and infection-control inspections from the past 12 months, found 21 health deficiencies (Michigan average 10.1). CMS lists 2 fines totaling $16,800 and 1 payment denial in the last three years.
| Inspection date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Payment Denial | 34 days from Mar 10, 2026 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
CMS Penalties file, August 2026 release. A payment denial stops Medicare and Medicaid payment for new admissions for the days shown.
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every nursing home from one to five stars overall and on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. West Woods of Niles holds 1 of 5 overall; the Michigan average is 3.1.
About West Woods of Niles
- Ownership: For profit - Corporation
- Chain: The Peplinski Group, 10 homes
- Legal name: Ardan Associates, Inc
- Medicare and Medicaid certified since: Jul 13, 2000
- Councils: resident council
- Area: urban
Nursing homes near West Woods of Niles
The closest homes by distance, with the same CMS figures. Select a column to sort.
| Healthwin Health & Rehabilitation South Bend | 2.3 | 145 | 2.49 | 4.24 | 74.6% | 2 | None |
| Majestic Care of South Bend South Bend | 2.7 | 103 | 2.04 | 3.32 | 68.4% | 1 | $116,322 |
| Wellbrooke of South Bend South Bend | 3.5 | 70 | 2.36 | 4.31 | 40.7% | 4 | None |
| Holy Cross Rehabilitation and Wellness South Bend | 4.0 | 168 | 1.92 | 4.07 | 45.4% | 2 | None |
| Niles Care Center, LLC Niles | 4.0 | 100 | 1.98 | 3.45 | 67.8% | 2 | $158,405 |
| Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame Inc Notre Dame | 4.6 | 52 | 3.34 | 4.89 | 35.5% | 3 | None |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center Mishawaka | 5.2 | 130 | 2.10 | 3.22 | 39.5% | 2 | None |
| Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center Granger | 5.4 | 96 | 2.03 | 3.35 | 30.5% | 4 | None |
Aide hrs and all nurse hrs are staff hours per resident per day. Fines are the CMS total for the last three years. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over a year. All figures from CMS Care Compare.
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Source: CMS Care Compare Provider Information, State and US Averages, and Penalties files, August 2026 release. Figures are as CMS publishes them; check Medicare Care Compare for the latest. Methodology.