Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel
5939 Shattuck Road · Saginaw, MI · 48603 · 9895838110
39 certified beds For profit - Partnership
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.16 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
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.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
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 March 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
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.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
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 March 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235585 · certified since July 17, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.