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Wellbridge of Brighton
2200 Dorr Road, Howell, MI 48843
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 88 beds, Wellbridge of Brighton serves Howell in Livingston County, Michigan and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2013.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 13, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 52.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Livingston Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.5 | 27.2 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.4% | 52.4% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,686 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Jan 2026, 16 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×16 E ×6 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | Fine | $26,686 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.4%, RNs 31.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.1% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.4% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Wellbridge Of Brighton, Llc. Chain: The Wellbridge Group (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| E2g, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 30% | 03/20/2013 |
| Senior Care Equities #14, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 30% | 03/20/2013 |
| Nexcare Health Systems, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Livingston County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows At Howell | Howell | 56 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 25.0 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Wellbridge of Pinckney | Pinckney | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Medilodge of Livingston | Howell | 125 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 21.6 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Caretel Inns of Brighton | Brighton | 60 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 48.3 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Medilodge of Howell | Howell | 206 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 56 | 27.2 | $72K | 23 Mar 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Livingston County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wellbridge of Brighton been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Wellbridge of Brighton been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wellbridge of Brighton compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wellbridge of Brighton?
It is part of the The Wellbridge Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include E2g, LLC, Senior Care Equities #14, LLC and Nexcare Health Systems, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wellbridge of Brighton last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.