nursing home in Muskegon, MI

Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

1684 Vulcan Street, Muskegon, MI 49442 · (231) 777-2511

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 90-bed for-profit nursing home in Muskegon, Michigan (Muskegon County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Michigan average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 24, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $51,948.

Nursing staff turnover is 57.7% per year (state average 44.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
90
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
The Peplinski Group
Medicare-certified since
October 1, 2002
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Muskegon County
CMS Certification Number
235116

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.87 hrsMichigan average3.99 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.87 hrs3.99 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.70 hrs0.78 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.76 hrs2.33 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.50 hrs3.50 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)57.7%44.1%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)36.4%39.2%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility5Michigan average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)5109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)233Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)8189.480.6Average

Penalties

This facility1Michigan average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$51,948$29,376$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)311Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds90104107
Average residents per day848686
Occupancy93.2%83.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.3%Michigan average3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.3%3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.5%5.1%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)26.9%14.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.7%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)12.3%10.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)18.3%12%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.9%5.4%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)2.3%4.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)21.6%19.4%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)23.5%20%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.6%95%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.4%95.3%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Michigan average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)79%79.5%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)69.4%83.3%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 41 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 24, 2026
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 24, 2026
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 24, 2026
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 24, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 24, 2026
Standard
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 24, 2026
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2026
June 24, 2026
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 31, 2026
April 15, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2026
February 10, 2026
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 6, 2026
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 4, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 4, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2025
October 23, 2024
Complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 26, 2024
October 23, 2024
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 26, 2024
October 23, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 26, 2024
October 23, 2024
Complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 26, 2024
August 19, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 20, 2024
August 19, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 20, 2024
June 12, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2024
May 20, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Fire safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 24, 2024
February 22, 2024
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 29, 2024
February 22, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 29, 2024
February 22, 2024
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 29, 2024
February 22, 2024
Complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 29, 2024
February 22, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2024
September 12, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 26, 2023
September 12, 2023
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2023
September 12, 2023
Complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $51,948 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
May 1, 2025Payment Denial8 days from May 27, 2025
May 1, 2025Fine$51,948
May 20, 2024Payment Denial35 days from June 19, 2024

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
VANDAMME, KAREN
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest20%04/01/2010
ACKERMAN, RICKY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/27/2024
PEPLINSKI, TODD
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/24/2024
SCHADE, JEFFERY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/16/2024
SOLAREWICZ, KRYSTYNA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/13/2025
THE PEPLINSKI GROUP INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2024
THOMPSON, BRIAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/24/2024
VANDAMME, KAREN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/24/2024
WILDEY, ALICIA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/12/2022
WINKELS, KATHY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/06/2016
ACKERMAN, RICKY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
PEPLINSKI, TODD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
SCHADE, JEFFERY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
THOMPSON, BRIAN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
VANDAMME, KAREN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
ACKERMAN, RICKY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
PEPLINSKI, TODD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
SCHADE, JEFFERY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
THOMPSON, BRIAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
VANDAMME, KAREN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2010
SOLAREWICZ, KRYSTYNA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/13/2025
WILDEY, ALICIA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/12/2022
WINKELS, KATHY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/05/2016

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of The Peplinski Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Lake Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is at 1684 Vulcan Street, Muskegon, MI 49442. Phone: (231) 777-2511.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.