West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Center

West Woods of Bridgman Nursing Center, managed by The Peplinski Group Inc since 2014, offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a home-like setting. The facility has both private and semi-private rooms, with short-term rehabilitation rooms available for those recovering from surgery or injury and extended nursing care beds for residents with hospice needs, wellness needs, medical complexity, or memory care needs. There are 92 certified beds, and the staff includes certified nursing assistants and 24-hour licensed nurses, with nurse hours per resident each day above the state average. Residents get home-cooked meals in large dining rooms, and staff try to match food to each person's dining preferences through a culinary health program. West Woods provides assistance with daily activities, laundry, and offers cable TV, Wi-Fi, and visiting rooms for residents and their families. There's a barber and beauty salon and residents can enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds and courtyards, along with plenty of recreation areas and both on-site and off-site activities. Therapy options include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus vision, dental, audiology, and pharmacy services, as well as lab and X-ray options. Religious services and pet therapy are available, along with hospice care when needed. Staff work with dietary needs and help provide trauma-informed and culturally competent care, though there have been inspection reports with 35 noted deficiencies, including five related to infection control and some involving care plans, help with daily living, and trauma-informed care. Nurse turnover is a little below the state average. West Woods is Medicare and Medicaid certified and has owners Ricky Ackerman, Todd Peplinski, Jeffery Schade, and Brian Thompson, each with an equal stake.