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The Timbers of Cass County

Nursing Homes

3.0CMS overall rating
55432 Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047(269) 782-7828For profit
56/100
Average
CCN235652

Warnings

  • Staffing is below the state average (3.41 vs 3.9 nurse hours per resident per day).

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall3.0
Health inspection3.0
Staffing3.0
Quality measures4.0

Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. See our guide to reading the Five-Star rating.

Trust Verification Checklist

  • CMS certified & active
  • Overall rating 3+ stars
  • Staffing at/above state average
  • No severe deficiencies in latest survey
  • No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

3.41

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.63

RN hrs / resident / day

3.9

State average (total)

Below the state average by 0.5 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

41

Total deficiencies

0

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

February 19, 2026

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

0

Federal fines

$0

Total fine amount

0

Payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Peer Comparison

3

This facility (stars)

3.2

State average (stars)

1

Nursing Homes in Dowagiac

56

FacilityProof trust score

Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type
Nursing Home
Ownership
For profit
CCN
235652
City facilities
2

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026