ElderGrade
B

76.6/100

Above average

Wellspring Lutheran Services

725 West Genesee, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

CMS 3/5 stars #3 of 11 in Saginaw County (989) 652-9951
Certified beds
83
Occupancy
59%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.4 for 21 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.66 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 48% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.96 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.66 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.69 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 47.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 14, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Aug 14, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 14, 2025 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 14, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 14, 2025 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 14, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 14, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 14, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 14, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
GEHM, DAVID Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BENDER, PETER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BENKO, AMY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CUSHWAY, RITCH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NYQUIST, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHOENOW, CARL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ZOLTON, DARRELL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GEHM, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Wellspring Lutheran Services

What is the ElderGrade for Wellspring Lutheran Services? +

Wellspring Lutheran Services holds an ElderGrade of B (76.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Wellspring Lutheran Services? +

Residents receive an average of 3.96 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Wellspring Lutheran Services been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 26 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Wellspring Lutheran Services accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Wellspring Lutheran Services is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.