Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at WelCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 5939 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
- CCN
- 235585
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 39
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 34
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 25 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 10 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Michigan is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Saginaw County median | Michigan median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 11 homes in the county, 422 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Michigan median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 25 Mar 2026 | 10 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 14 Feb 2025 | 6 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 10 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Michigan median | Michigan average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.96 | 3.80 | 3.99 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.41 | 0.70 | 0.78 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.52 | 0.88 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.33 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.32 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 36.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Michigan median
- 44.6%
- RN turnover in a year
- 33.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Transitional Care Community LLC
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Wellspring TCC LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Covenant Healthcare System | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc | Operational/managerial control | 5 Jul 2022 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Saginaw County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthsource Saginaw, Inc | Saginaw | 3 of 5 | 11 | $208,810 | 31 Jul 2025 | |
| Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Saginaw | 4 of 5 | 6 | $68,083 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis | Saginaw | 2 of 5 | 14 | $131,073 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Adira Nursing and Rehabilitation | Saginaw | 2 of 5 | 6 | $34,100 | 22 Jan 2026 | |
| Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center | Saginaw | 2 of 5 | 14 | $21,244 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre | Saginaw | 3 of 5 | 14 | $30,740 | 22 May 2025 | |
| Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation | Saginaw | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services | Frankenmuth | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Medilodge of Frankenmuth | Frankenmuth | 2 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 6 May 2026 | |
| Chesaning Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Chesaning | 2 of 5 | 14 | $41,898 | 12 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel (CCN 235585). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/covenant-skilled-nursing-and-rehabilitation-at-wel-saginaw-mi-235585/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 25 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 10 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 14 Feb 2025.
- Who operates Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Michigan as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.