All citations for West Woods of Bridgman

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2026).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

  4. Harm to a resident

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0940, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 16, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2026).

  5. Harm to a resident

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.