Ryan Battrell
Jun 2026
Great establishment. Very happy with the care received while having our grandpa stay here.
1 / 3Quick Facts
- Total units
- 108
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 108
- Inspections
- View history (57 citations)
- Respite Care
- Offers short-term hospice respite stays
- Therapy Services
- On-site physical/occupational therapy staff
- Dining Options
- Three separate on-site dining rooms
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Most reviewers praise the nursing, CNA, and therapy staff at The Timbers of Cass County, describing them as caring and attentive, with clean rooms and food that residents enjoy. One family reported a lapse involving lost personal belongings after a respite stay.
The Good
- Caring, patient nurses and CNAs
- Attentive rehab therapists
- Clean, well-maintained rooms
- Food and dining experience well liked
- Variety of activities and Sunday church service
- Positive experience with short-term hospice respite care
The Bad
- One report of missing personal belongings (nightgowns, glasses) at discharge
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Timbers Of Cass County is a senior living community in Dowagiac, Michigan offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 27 reviews.
About The Timbers Of Cass County
The Timbers of Cass County is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Dowagiac, Michigan, with a licensed capacity of 108 residents.
Families consistently praise the staff across all roles, nurses, CNAs, therapists, and administration, for their kindness, patience, and attentiveness to residents' needs. The facility itself is described as beautiful and welcoming, with clean, well-maintained rooms. One family noted that staff members went out of their way, such as ensuring hot coffee was always available and organizing recreational activities like air hockey that residents remember fondly.
The community holds a 3.4 out of 5 Google rating based on 27 reviews. While the majority of families express strong satisfaction with care quality, a small number have reported concerns with inventory management and personal item tracking during stays.
Types of Care at The Timbers Of Cass County
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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3.4overall · 27 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (27)
Laura
Jun 2026
The family of Edward Luthringer, would like to give you a big thank you to all that were involved with his care. The nurses were great, thanks Robin for always making sure he had hot coffee. The cna’s were very caring. Also making sure he had everything he needed. A huge thank you to his therapist Andy & Zach, you two were amazing. He still talks about the air hockey table to this day. Last but not least, a BIG thank you to Sue K., We knew our dad would be in great hands with you there. ❤️ Thank you again, From his children, Laura, Mark and Chad.
Shelly Anderson
May 2026
I am so appreciative of the care I received. I was there 2 different times and was pleased with my care. If I am need of care again, I will definitely choose The Timbers. God bless all of you.
Marvin Bowyer
May 2026
Was there for 5 days Hospice Respite . Care was adequate but within that 5 days, discharged missing 4 nightgowns and one pair of new glasses. Nightgowns should never have left the room.
Katie Charles
Apr 2026
I can’t say enough about the entire staff at the Timbers of Cass County. From the administration to the CNA’s, RN’s and anyone else that I’m missing, everyone has been so kind, patient and understanding with the transition and care of my 98 year old grandmother. Timbers is beautiful and very welcoming when you enter. The rooms are clean and tidy and well taken care of. My grandmother has really like the food that is prepared for her, whether she goes down to the any of the 3 different dining rooms, or if she decides to have breakfast in bed. Compliments to the chef! They have so many activities that she can attend and they have a church service on Sundays that she has enjoyed. Again, the staff have been amazing, especially the CNA’s and RN’s.
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 57 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 14, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 12, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Mar 12, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Oct 31, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard18 citations
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 15, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Health Complaint4 citations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Timbers Of Cass County offer?
The Timbers Of Cass County offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is The Timbers Of Cass County located?
The Timbers Of Cass County is located at 55432 Colby St in Dowagiac, Michigan.
What do families say about The Timbers Of Cass County?
Most reviewers praise the nursing, CNA, and therapy staff at The Timbers of Cass County, describing them as caring and attentive, with clean rooms and food that residents enjoy. One family reported a lapse involving lost personal belongings after a respite stay.
How did The Timbers Of Cass County do on recent health and safety inspections?
The Timbers Of Cass County had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 57 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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