Saginaw, MI · 39 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Saginaw's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,560–$12,020/mo
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Wellspring Lutheran Services
725 West Genesee, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · Saginaw County
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit that has been serving Michigan children, families and seniors since 1893. Wellspring is committed to engag
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 56% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Frankenmuth
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Frankenmuth, MI, with 83 certified beds and an average of about 46 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.36 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Frankenmuth, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 83
- Avg. residents/day
- 46
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235269
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,560–$12,020/mo (median $10,500) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Saginaw prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.36
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.67
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (26 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-14Severity E — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-08-14Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-08-14Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…
2025-08-14Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2025-08-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-08-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-08-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-08-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
Location
725 West Genesee, Frankenmuth, MI
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Wellspring Lutheran Services
How much does Wellspring Lutheran Services cost?
Wellspring Lutheran Services does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Frankenmuth, MI area typically runs $9,560–$12,020 per month (median $10,500, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Wellspring Lutheran Services's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Wellspring Lutheran Services 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Staff provide about 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Wellspring Lutheran Services has 26 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Wellspring Lutheran Services have availability?
Typically 56% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Wellspring Lutheran Services offer?
Wellspring Lutheran Services in Frankenmuth, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 83 beds.
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