The Timbers of Cass County
The Timbers of Cass County, in Dowagiac, Michigan, holds 108 certified beds and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 2010-12-15, averaging 100.1 residents a day.
Has The Timbers of Cass County been cited for violations?
CMS lists 42 health-inspection deficiencies for The Timbers of Cass County, all 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 2026-05-14.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2026-02-19 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D |
| 2026-01-08 | F0812, F0880 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2026-01-08 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E |
| 2026-01-08 | F0677, F0679, F0687, F0688, F0690, F0700, F0760 | 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 foot care. / Provide 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. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2025-03-12 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E |
| 2025-03-12 | F0679, F0842, F0880 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / 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. | D |
| 2024-10-31 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2024-10-31 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E |
| 2024-10-31 | F0582, F0656, F0658, F0679, F0689, F0692, F0758, F0806, F0880, F0883, F0887, F0921 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / 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 activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Implement 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / 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. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D |
| 2024-06-21 | F0609, F0689, F0761, F0880 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2023-10-11 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-10-11 | F0759, F0804 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E |
| 2023-10-11 | F0625, F0658, F0677, F0742, F0880 | Notify 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. / 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 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
How is The Timbers of Cass County staffed relative to the MI average?
| Measure | This facility | MI average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.46334 | 3.99072 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 28.9 | 44.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 100.1 | 85.9 |
Who owns The Timbers of Cass County, and what chain is it in?
The Timbers of Cass County is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name ATRIUM TIMBERS LLC and belongs to the ATRIUM CENTERS chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | ORION OPERATING SERVICES LLC | since 12/31/2008 |
| INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | PAREDES, MIGUEL | since 08/18/2021 |
| 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | LUMENT REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC | since 05/01/2022 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | HELLER, DAVID, JOHNSON, CINDY | since 09/18/2024 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | AMICUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC, ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLC, ATRIUM CENTERS, LLC, ORION OPERATING SERVICES LLC, ALBRIGHT ROSS, SUSAN, AMSBURY, JULIE, ANDERSON, CURT, CHERRY, JILL, CLARKE, DEANN, DORSEY, JASMINE, GENIAC, SAMUEL, HELLER, DAVID, JOHNSON, CINDY | since 01/02/2018 |
| INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | SCHMIDT, ROBERT | since 02/23/2026 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | AMICUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC, AMICUS CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUST, AMICUS PROPERTIES LLC, ATRIUM CENTERS MANAGEMENT LLC, BROAD RIVER REHABILITATION, EVERGREEN TWO LLC, FORVIS MAZARS LLP, LEADERSTAT LTD, OCS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC, OMNICARE LLC, ORION PROPERTIES TEN LLC, PLANTE & MORAN PLLC, ALBRIGHT ROSS, SUSAN, AMSBURY, JULIE, ANDERSON, CURT, CHERRY, JILL, CLARKE, DEANN, DORSEY, JASMINE, GENIAC, SAMUEL, HELLER, DAVID, JOHNSON, CINDY, PAREDES, MIGUEL | since 01/01/2021 |
Were you or a family member harmed at The Timbers of Cass County?