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Wellspring Lutheran Services
725 West Genesee, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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, in Frankenmuth, Michigan, is certified for 83 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 10, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 31.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 47.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Saginaw Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 39 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.3 | 43.6 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.7% | 47.7% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $30,740 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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 Aug 2025, 25 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×6 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Jul 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.7%, RNs 30.8%; 1 administrator 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 | 14.4% | 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 | 4.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.7% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.9% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.2% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lutheran Homes Of Michigan, Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Saginaw County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation At Wel | Saginaw | 39 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 51.3 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Saginaw | 71 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 40.8 | $68K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation | Saginaw | 96 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 34.4 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Healthsource Saginaw, Inc | Saginaw | 213 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 57 | 26.8 | $209K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre | Saginaw | 128 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 25.8 | $31K | 11 May 2026 |
| Adira Nursing and Rehabilitation | Saginaw | 92 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 57 | 62.0 | $34K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Chesaning Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Chesaning | 51 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 78.4 | $42K | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center | Saginaw | 55 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 70.9 | $21K | 14 Jan 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Saginaw County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wellspring Lutheran Services been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 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 non-profit, corporation. 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 14 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.