The Orchards at Niles

Berrien · MI · For profit - Corporation · THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN chain · 84 certified beds · CCN 235598 · RIVERIDGE MI OPCO LLC


The Orchards at Niles operates 84 certified beds in Niles, Michigan. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2001-02-01. It averages 76.5 residents a day.

Has The Orchards at Niles been cited for violations?

CMS lists 69 health-inspection deficiencies for The Orchards at Niles since 2023-07-19, 57 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-01-23.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-01-23F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-08-27F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-08-27F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-08-27F0686, F0689, F0883Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2025-07-15F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-11-14F0688, F0690, F0810, F0842Provide 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. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-09-13F0868, F0882, F0943Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. / Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.F
2024-09-13F0679, F0801, F0812, F0949Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.E
2024-09-13F0550, F0559, F0578, F0600, F0610, F0645, F0677, F0684, F0686, F0689, F0744, F0842, F0880, F0883, F0887Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate 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.D
2024-09-13F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.C
2024-06-26F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2024-06-26F0584, F0880Honor 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-06-26F0550, F0656, F0677, F0692Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2024-03-07F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-03-07F0656, F0689, F0698Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D
2024-02-21F0550, F0842Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-02-21F0622, F0641, F0655, F0656, F0658, F0677, F0684, F0686, F0711, F0712Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.D
2023-07-19F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-07-19F0880, F0921Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2023-07-19F0550, F0561, F0640, F0641, F0658, F0677, F0692, F0699, F0883Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D

Has The Orchards at Niles had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-10-2577

How is The Orchards at Niles staffed relative to the MI average?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.927553.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)49.444.1
Average number of residents per day76.585.9

Who owns The Orchards at Niles, and what chain is it in?

The Orchards at Niles is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name RIVERIDGE MI OPCO LLC and belongs to the THE ORCHARDS MICHIGAN chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGUTMAN, ISAAC, HOFFMAN, ALEXANDER, KORNFELD, ROBERT, TAUB, JACOBsince 11/01/2025
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYGUTMAN, ISAAC, HOFFMAN, ALEXANDER, KORNFELD, ROBERT, TAUB, JACOBsince 11/01/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLWHITE LAKE HEALTHCARE LLC, FRANCO, RAYANN, GUTMAN, ISAAC, KORNFELD, ROBERT, SANBORN, LISA, TAUB, JACOB, ZIBOH, MAUREENsince 11/01/2025
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFTAUB, JACOBsince 05/28/2026
ADP OF THE SNFWHITE LAKE HEALTHCARE LLC, FRANCO, RAYANN, GUTMAN, ISAAC, HOFFMAN, ALEXANDER, KORNFELD, ROBERT, SANBORN, LISA, TAUB, JACOB, ZIBOH, MAUREENsince 11/01/2025

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