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The Timbers of Cass County

55432 Colby St · Dowagiac, MI 49047 · 108 certified beds

(269) 782-7828

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About The Timbers of Cass County

The Timbers of Cass County is a nursing home in Dowagiac, Michigan. Its capacity is 108 beds, above the Michigan median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Atrium Centers. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 42 citations, the most recent on May 14, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.53 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (42)

Records from October 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 14, 2026

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2026.

  • February 19, 2026

    Tag F0627

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 12, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0679

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0760

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0688

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0687

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0700

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2026.

  • March 12, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.

  • March 12, 2025

    Tag F0680

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.

  • March 12, 2025

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.

  • March 12, 2025

    Tag F0679

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.

  • October 31, 2024

    Tag F0692

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • October 31, 2024

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • October 31, 2024

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

  • October 31, 2024

    Tag F0806

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

3.53 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.41 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Atrium Centers, a chain of 26 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 3.4 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Michigan.

Nursing Homes

Michigan median$11,254/mo

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