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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.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityMichigan avgNational avgvs state
12024-10-31189.99.5+8.1 worse
22023-10-111211.49.8+0.6 worse
32022-10-121312.09.3+1.0 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Quality of life and care5
Resident assessment and care planning3
Resident rights2
Nutrition and dietary2
Pharmacy service1
Environmental1
Infection control4

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.3623.2%
RN staffing (reported)0.6615.0%
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)

  1. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. 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

  4. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. 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

  11. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-31 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  42. DF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192022-10-12 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  43. 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

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
BAILEY, ESSELIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST48%2010-05-14
ORION OPERATING SERVICES LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST2010-05-14
ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2010-05-14
LOCKHART, DENNISIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2019-06-12
BAILEY, ESSELIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2010-05-14
FINNEY, DONALDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2010-05-14
FERKANY, JAMESIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2018-08-15
ATRIUM CENTERS, INC.Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST2010-05-14
SCHMIDT, ROBERTIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2008-01-01

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.