West Woods of Niles has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $16,800 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,800recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9203.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.68
Nurse aides
2.67
Weekend nursing
3.53
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14%21.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.5%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%5.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
20.3%16.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.9%16.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
55.2%38%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.6%13.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.5%1.6%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.5%3.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.8%24.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.3%96.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,400 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,800 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 10, 2026
34 days
Federal fine
Jul 3, 2024
$8,400
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE PEPLINSKI GROUP · 10 homes · 2.1 stars avg
Occupancy
107 residents on an average day (88% of 121 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 26 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.