Wellspring Lutheran Services – Fairview, MI

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Wellspring Lutheran Services

1390 Maple Drive, Fairview, MI 48621
(989) 848-2241
39 beds
All Fairview facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
85.83
Score /100
#1419
National Rank

#1419
of 14703 facilities
National
90.4% position
#37
of 423 in MI
State Rank
#1
of 1 in Oscoda
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Fairview
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 48621
ZIP Rank






About Wellspring Lutheran ServicesWellspring Lutheran Services is located at 1390 Maple Drive, Fairview, MI, reachable at (989) 848-2241. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 39.0 certified beds and serves an average of 36 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1979-04-18. Notably, Wellspring Lutheran Services has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in MI.
Facility

Wellspring Lutheran Services

Address

1390 Maple Drive, Fairview, MI 48621

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 39 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
85.83
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#1419 of 14703 nationally – #37 of 423 in Michigan

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a strong choice for families in the Fairview, MI area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWellspring Lutheran Services currently provides 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 1 minute of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 44.2% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 9 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 25 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours43 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 1 minute
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 15 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 21.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#1,419
of 14,703
National
Top 10%
#37
of 423
MI State
Top 10% in MI
#1
of 1
️ Oscoda County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Fairview
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 48621
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Wellspring Lutheran Services ranks 1419th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.8/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 37th out of 423 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,922 nationally and RN hours rank #1,959 nationally (#79 in MI).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MI State Rank Note
2022 4.41 #2,465 / 14,703 #82 / 423 Top 25%
2023 4.20 #3,120 / 14,703 #109 / 423 Top 25%
2024 4.39 #2,480 / 14,703 #85 / 423 Top 25%
2025 4.77 #1,597 / 14,703 #55 / 423 Top 25%
2026 4.15 #3,922 / 14,703 #138 / 423 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MI State Rank Note
2022 1.18 #1,257 / 14,703 #56 / 423 Top 10%
2023 0.91 #2,368 / 14,703 #109 / 423 Top 25%
2024 1.10 #1,347 / 14,703 #62 / 423 Top 10%
2025 0.96 #2,155 / 14,703 #101 / 423 Top 25%
2026 1.01 #1,959 / 14,703 #79 / 423 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Wellspring Lutheran Services is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1979-04-18. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (989) 848-2241 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Wellspring Lutheran Services holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 85.8/100, placing it #1419 of 14703 facilities nationally and #37 of 423 in Michigan. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Wellspring Lutheran Services receives a reported average of 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 1 minute; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 43 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 25 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 44.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 21.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Wellspring Lutheran Services ranks 1419th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.8/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 37th out of 423 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,922 nationally and RN hours rank #1,959 nationally (#79 in MI). Our composite quality score of 85.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Fairview, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/michigan/fairview/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1390 Maple Drive, Fairview, MI 48621
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LLC
Legal Name

AUSABLE VALLEY CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 39
Average Residents / Day 36 (94% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Oscoda County, MI
City Fairview, MI
ZIP Code 48621
Approved Since April 18, 1979
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 235400
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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