Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel

Nursing Home · Saginaw, MI

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number235585

Contact & location

5939 Shattuck Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Saginaw County
Phone
(989) 583-8110
ZIP code
48603 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
39
Residents per day
33.6 (86% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Transitional Care Community LLC
Medicare certified since
July 17, 1998
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.96 (state 3.99 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.41 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.52 (state 0.88 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.03 (state 2.33 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.32 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
36.7 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 39.2 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 25, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 13 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-25 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 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 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 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 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
F0848 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2025-04-03 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-26
2025-02-14 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-14 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 2025-04-18
2025-02-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-14 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2024-09-17 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-02-22 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 2024-03-20
2024-02-22 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 2024-03-20
2024-02-22 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-20
2024-02-22 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-20

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

NameRoleSince
Covenant Medical Center, INC. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Wellspring TCC LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Covenant Healthcare System (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Lutheran Homes of Michigan, INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Birchmeier, Kevin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gehm, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kalbfleisch, Timothy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tompa, Adam (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Birchmeier, Kevin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kalbfleisch, Timothy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Conzelmann, Noelle (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lutheran Homes of Michigan, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?

Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel 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 Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel have?

It has 39 certified beds and cares for about 34 residents per day.

Has Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?

(989) 583-8110. The facility is located at 5939 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.