Howell, MI

WellBridge of Brighton

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $26,686 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2200 Dorr Road, Howell, MI

(517) 947-4400

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

88

Certified beds

Average residents

82

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Wellbridge Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2013-08-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.72

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.10

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.19

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.49

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

59%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
1.7
0.9 pts worse
1.9
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.2
1.5
1.7 pts worse
1.8
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
95.0%
5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.0%
5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.2%
3.1%
2.1 pts worse
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
4.1%
3.5 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.3%
5.5%
6.8 pts worse
5.4%
6.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.4%
19.6%
7.2 pts better
19.6%
7.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.9%
16.5%
5.6 pts better
16.7%
5.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 9.0%
13.9%
4.9 pts better
16.3%
7.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.8%
11.7%
2.9 pts better
14.9%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.9%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.7%
1.7%
2 pts worse
1.7%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 6.9%
20.4%
13.5 pts better
19.8%
12.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
5.6%
0.9 pts better
5.1%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.2%
82.8%
10.4 pts better
81.7%
11.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.0%
11.5%
0.5 pts worse
12.0%
About the same
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
1.3%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
79.5%
14.8 pts better
79.7%
14.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.1%
24.2%
2.9 pts worse
23.9%
3.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-16 · Fire 2024-10-16

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-16 · Fire 2023-11-16

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-09-20 · Fire 2022-09-20

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2022-10-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-10-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-10-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-30

G · Actual harm 2024-10-16

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-11-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-06

G · Actual harm 2024-08-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-28

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-09-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-28

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-28

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-28

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-21

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-06-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-03

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-16

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-04-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-04-10

G · Actual harm 2022-09-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-20

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-10-20

C · Minimal harm 2022-09-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$26,686 2024-10-16

Fine

Fine · fine $26,686

Fine

Ownership

Branscum, James

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 27 facilities 2013-03-20
E2g, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

30% 8 facilities 2013-03-20
Eisenberg, Leo

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 26 facilities 2013-03-20
Frank M Wronski Living Trust

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

30% 3 facilities 2013-11-11
Senior Care Equities #14, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

30% 1 facilities 2013-03-20
Wronski, Frank

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 27 facilities 2013-03-20
Perry, Michael

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

5% 29 facilities 2017-01-01
Hunter, Timothy

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-11-01
Nexcare Health Systems, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 26 facilities 2016-01-01
Perry, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 29 facilities 2013-11-11
Sangster, Todd

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 27 facilities 2013-11-11
Shamus, Angela

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-10-17

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