West Woods of Bridgman

Berrien · MI · For profit - Limited Liability company · THE PEPLINSKI GROUP chain · 92 certified beds · CCN 235625 · BRIDGMAN CARE OPERATING, LLC


West Woods of Bridgman operates 92 certified beds in Bridgman, Michigan. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2006-11-28. It averages 78.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at West Woods of Bridgman?

CMS lists 45 health-inspection deficiencies for West Woods of Bridgman since 2023-06-28, 35 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-30F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2026-06-30F0677, F0684, F0842Provide 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-01-16F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J
2026-01-16F0725, F0940Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.G
2026-01-16F0656, F0760Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2026-01-16F0730, F0947Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.B
2025-08-20F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-08-20F0550, F0680, F0880, F0921Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. / Provide 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
2025-08-20F0645, F0677, F0679, F0684, F0686, F0695, F0761, F0842PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-08-20F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.C
2025-05-13F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D
2024-08-22F0656, F0657, F0677, F0689, F0699, F0868, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-05-30F0658, F0760Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2023-06-28F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-06-28F0803, F0880, F0921Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Provide 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
2023-06-28F0550, F0580, F0656, F0658, F0689, F0770Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D

Has West Woods of Bridgman had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-09-187

How is West Woods of Bridgman staffed relative to the MI average?

MeasureThis facilityMI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.957693.99072
Total nursing staff turnover (%)47.644.1
Average number of residents per day78.085.9

Who owns West Woods of Bridgman, and what chain is it in?

West Woods of Bridgman is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name BRIDGMAN CARE OPERATING, LLC and belongs to the THE PEPLINSKI GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTACKERMAN, RICKY, PEPLINSKI, TODD, SCHADE, JEFFERY, THOMPSON, BRIANsince 04/01/2014
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLPLANTE & MORAN PLLC, ACKERMAN, RICKY, SCHADE, JEFFERY, SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ, THOMPSON, BRIAN, TORREY, WENDELL, WINKELS, KATHYsince 01/01/2012
ADP OF THE SNFP&M HOLDING GROUP LLP, PEPLINKSI HOLDINGS, INC., PLANTE & MORAN PLLC, RED ARROW PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, THE PEPLINSKI GROUP INC, ACKERMAN, AMY, ACKERMAN, RICKY, BAUMGARTEN, MICHAEL, BAUMGARTEN, THERESE, PEPLINSKI, SHELI, PEPLINSKI, TODD, SCHADE, JEFFERY, SCHADE, TAMARA, SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ, THOMPSON, BRIAN, THOMPSON, SHELLY, TORREY, WENDELL, WINKELS, KATHYsince 01/01/2012

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