Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1684 Vulcan Street · Muskegon, MI · 49442 · 2317772511
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Peplinski Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $51,948 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$51,948 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $67,541 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 1, 2025 | Fine | $51,948 |
| May 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| May 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
| September 12, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235116 · certified since October 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.