The Timbers of Cass County
55432 Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · CCN 235652
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 108
- Avg residents/day
- 96.8
- Phone
- 2697827828
Inspection history vs Michigan & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Michigan avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-31 | 18 | 9.9 | 9.5 | +8.1 worse |
| 2 | 2023-10-11 | 12 | 11.4 | 9.8 | +0.6 worse |
| 3 | 2022-10-12 | 13 | 12.0 | 9.3 | +1.0 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 5 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 4 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.36 | 23.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.66 | 15.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.96 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- ATRIUM CENTERS
- Facilities in chain
- 26
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (43)
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAILEY, ESSEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 48% | 2010-05-14 |
| ORION OPERATING SERVICES LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2010-05-14 |
| ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-05-14 |
| LOCKHART, DENNIS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-06-12 |
| BAILEY, ESSEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2010-05-14 |
| FINNEY, DONALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2010-05-14 |
| FERKANY, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-08-15 |
| ATRIUM CENTERS, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2010-05-14 |
| SCHMIDT, ROBERT | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2008-01-01 |
Other facilities in Dowagiac
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.