WellBridge of Brighton – Howell, MI

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Wellbridge Of Brighton

2200 Dorr Road, Howell, MI 48843
(517) 947-4400
88 beds
All Howell facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
63.98
Score /100
#10724
National Rank

#10724
of 14703 facilities
National
27.1% position
#304
of 423 in MI
State Rank
#6
of 6 in Livingston
County Rank
#4
of 4 in Howell
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 48843
ZIP Rank






About Wellbridge Of BrightonWellbridge Of Brighton is located at 2200 Dorr Road, Howell, MI, reachable at (517) 947-4400. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 88.0 certified beds and serves an average of 82 residents per day. It is part of the The Wellbridge Group network (8 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2013-08-31. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Wellbridge Of Brighton

Address

2200 Dorr Road, Howell, MI 48843

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 88 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: THE WELLBRIDGE GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
63.98
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10724 of 14703 nationally – #304 of 423 in Michigan

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Wellbridge Of Brighton may be considered for families with limited options in Howell, MI, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute 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

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWellbridge Of Brighton currently provides 4 hours 1 minute of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have declined from 64 min/day (2022) to 43 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 58.9%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 1 minute
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 6 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

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 29 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $26,686. 33 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $26686.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 82.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,724
of 14,703
National
Bottom 27%
#304
of 423
MI State
Bottom 28% in MI
#6
of 6
️ Livingston County
#6 of 6
#4
of 4
️ Howell
#4 of 4
#3
of 3
ZIP 48843
#3 of 3

Nationally, Wellbridge Of Brighton ranks 10724th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 304th out of 423 nursing homes. In Howell, it ranks 4th out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,741 nationally and RN hours rank #4,621 nationally (#196 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 3.01 #11,640 / 14,703 #345 / 423 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 3.18 #10,660 / 14,703 #333 / 423 Below average
2024 2.99 #12,585 / 14,703 #379 / 423 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.29 #10,863 / 14,703 #354 / 423 Below average
2026 4.01 #4,741 / 14,703 #166 / 423 Above average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank MI State Rank Note
2022 1.07 #1,707 / 14,703 #82 / 423 Top 25%
2023 0.90 #2,408 / 14,703 #111 / 423 Top 25%
2024 0.92 #2,202 / 14,703 #105 / 423 Top 25%
2025 0.54 #7,655 / 14,703 #290 / 423 Below average
2026 0.72 #4,621 / 14,703 #196 / 423 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Wellbridge Of Brighton is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2013-08-31. 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 (517) 947-4400 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Wellbridge Of Brighton holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 64.0/100, placing it #10724 of 14703 facilities nationally and #304 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 Wellbridge Of Brighton receives a reported average of 4 hours 1 minute of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 43 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 6 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 29 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 58.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $26,686. 33 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $26,686, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 82.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Wellbridge Of Brighton ranks 10724th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MI, it ranks 304th out of 423 nursing homes. In Howell, it ranks 4th out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,741 nationally and RN hours rank #4,621 nationally (#196 in MI). Our composite quality score of 64.0/100 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 Howell, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/michigan/howell/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

2200 Dorr Road, Howell, MI 48843
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LLC
Legal Name

WELLBRIDGE OF BRIGHTON, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 88
Average Residents / Day 82 (94% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Livingston County, MI
City Howell, MI
ZIP Code 48843
Approved Since August 31, 2013
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 235668
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 –
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