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Wellspring Lutheran Services
1390 Maple Drive, Fairview, MI 48621
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.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Fairview, Michigan, certified for 39 beds and caring for about 36 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 38.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Oscoda Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 7 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.9 | 17.9 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.1% | 38.1% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 28 Aug 2025, 10 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×4 F ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 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 | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | Payment denial | — | 7 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.1%, RNs 33.3%; — 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 | 10.5% | 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.7% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.6% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Ausable Valley Continuing Care Retirement Community Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2011 |
| Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wellspring Lutheran Services been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Wellspring Lutheran Services been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wellspring Lutheran Services compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wellspring Lutheran Services last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Aug 2025.
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.