Wellspring Lutheran Services
Nursing Home · Fairview, MI
CMS certification number235400
Contact & location
1390 Maple DriveFairview, MI 48621
Oscoda County
- Phone
- (989) 848-2241
- ZIP code
- 48621 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 39
- Residents per day
- 36.4 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Ausable Valley Continuing Care Retirement Community INC
- Medicare certified since
- April 18, 1979
- 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
- 4.03 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.94 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.60 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.42 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.1 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 28, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 7 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-02-06 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-10 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-05-30 | 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 2024-07-01 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Payment Denial | 7 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Homes of Michigan, INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Dargis, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gehm, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kalbfleisch, Timothy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lutheran Homes of Michigan, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Naffien, Fawn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bender, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Benko, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cushway, Ritch (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Logan, Andrea (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nyquist, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schoenow, Carl (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gehm, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kalbfleisch, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dargis, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gehm, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Naffien, Fawn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Wellspring Lutheran Services has a 4-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 39 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Wellspring Lutheran Services been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Wellspring Lutheran Services?
(989) 848-2241. The facility is located at 1390 Maple Drive, Fairview, MI 48621.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.