nursing home in Baldwin, MI
Grand Oaks Nursing Center
600 Denmark Street, Baldwin, MI 49304 · (231) 745-4648
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Grand Oaks Nursing Center at a glance
Grand Oaks Nursing Center is a 79-bed for-profit nursing home in Baldwin, Michigan (Lake County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Michigan average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 6, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 56% per year (state average 44.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Individual
- Beds
- 79
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Peplinski Group
- Medicare-certified since
- December 11, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lake County
- CMS Certification Number
- 235499
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.04 hrs | 3.99 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.49 hrs | 0.78 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.73 hrs | 2.33 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.55 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 56% | 44.1% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.2% | 39.2% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 40 | 89.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $29,376 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 79 | 104 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 62 | 86 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 78.7% | 83.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.7% | 3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.5% | 14.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.5% | 10.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.2% | 12% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 14.4% | 19.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.1% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.3% | 79.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 83.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 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 June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Standard | 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 June 12, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 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 March 1, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 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 March 1, 2026 |
| March 20, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 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 April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | 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 April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 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 April 25, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | 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 April 25, 2025 |
| November 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 November 1, 2024 |
| October 7, 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 November 8, 2024 |
| May 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 June 21, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 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 April 27, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACKERMAN, AMY Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| BAUMGARTEN, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| BAUMGARTEN, THERESE Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, SHELI Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, TAMARA Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, SHELLY Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| HOLBROOK, GAYLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2021 |
| PLANTE & MORAN PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| THE PEPLINSKI GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| WINKELS, KATHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/06/2016 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| PEPLINSKI, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| ACKERMAN, RICKY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| HOLBROOK, GAYLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/04/2021 |
| PLANTE & MORAN PLLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| SCHADE, JEFFERY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| SOLAREWICZ, MACIEJ Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| THOMPSON, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| WINKELS, KATHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/06/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Oaks Nursing Center's rating?
Grand Oaks Nursing Center has 4 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 Grand Oaks Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Grand Oaks Nursing 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 Grand Oaks Nursing Center?
It is for profit - individual and part of The Peplinski Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Grand Oaks Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Grand Oaks Nursing Center is at 600 Denmark Street, Baldwin, MI 49304. Phone: (231) 745-4648.
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.