The Orchards at Niles
Nursing Home Facility
1333 Wells St, Niles, MI 49120
The Orchards at Niles is a senior care community located in Niles, MI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Niles area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (269) 684-1111.
Operated by The Orchards Michigan, which runs 13 communities in our directory.
With 84 beds, The Orchards at Niles is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Niles average about 16 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Niles average of roughly 77%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.
The community is located in Berrien County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 69 problems at The Orchards at Niles. None of them caused harm to a resident. 34 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Medicare stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Orchards at Niles offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 84
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 49%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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