The Timbers of Cass County
55432 Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Timbers of Cass County Compares
The Timbers of Cass County is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dowagiac, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Michigan average of 2.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 108 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Michigan average of 2.9% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.5% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Timbers of Cass County
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Timbers of Cass County with other nursing homes in Dowagiac.
How is The Timbers of Cass County addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Timbers of Cass County keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Timbers of Cass County doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.3% here versus 5.1% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Timbers of Cass County maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 108 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Timbers of Cass County?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Timbers of Cass County?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dowagiac
Dowagiac sits in Cass County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,720 (20.8%)
- Median age
- 45.5 years
- Median household income
- $57,514
- Median home value
- $155,600
Demographics for Cass County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dowagiac.
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