Wellspring Lutheran Services
Nursing Home · Frankenmuth, MI
CMS certification number235269
Contact & location
725 West GeneseeFrankenmuth, MI 48734
Saginaw County
- Phone
- (989) 652-9951
- ZIP code
- 48734 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 83
- Residents per day
- 49.2 (59% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Lutheran Homes of Michigan, INC
- Medicare certified since
- March 1, 1976
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.96 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.66 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.69 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.7 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 30.8 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 14, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 15 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-08-14 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2024-07-25 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-25 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2023-08-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-04 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-04 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bender, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Benko, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cushway, Ritch (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nyquist, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schoenow, Carl (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zolton, Darrell (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gehm, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gehm, David (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Wellspring Lutheran Services has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Michigan.
How many beds does Wellspring Lutheran Services have?
It has 83 certified beds and cares for about 49 residents per day.
Has Wellspring Lutheran Services been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Wellspring Lutheran Services?
(989) 652-9951. The facility is located at 725 West Genesee, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.
Other nursing homes in Frankenmuth
-
Medilodge of Frankenmuth
Nursing Home · Frankenmuth, MI · 105 beds
★★
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.