Wellbridge of Brighton
2200 Dorr Road · Howell, MI · 48843 · 8109866266
88 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Wellbridge Group
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $26,686 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 16, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 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 November 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 16, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 16, 2024 | Fine | $26,686 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235668 · certified since August 31, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.