The Orchards At Niles
Niles, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235598) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (269) 684-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Orchards At Niles an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
The Orchards At Niles reports total nurse staffing of 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
The Orchards At Niles has no federal fines on record, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. Note that ownership changed within the last 12 months, so some ratings may reflect the prior operator; there is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
The Orchards At Niles is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, certified for 84 beds with an average of 76.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 2001 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
Per CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Michigan state average of 3.12. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.93 per resident per day, with 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) but reports 1 payment denial for this facility.
The Orchards At Niles is part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5.
Ownership of this facility changed within the last 12 months. As a result, some of the ratings and data described above may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one, and families should verify current status directly on Medicare Care Compare.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Orchards At Niles has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a 49.4% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 84 beds and has an average of 76.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Orchards Michigan chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1 (health inspection), 4 (staffing), 4 (quality measures), and 1 overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2696841111 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2696841111 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235598?state=MI, noting that ownership changed within the last 12 months so ratings may reflect the prior operator.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.