The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WellBridge of Brighton
Howell, MI · Medicare-certified · 88 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
3 out of 5 stars overall. WellBridge of Brighton has average health inspection results and stronger staffing and quality ratings, but reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.86 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it had $26,686 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8556 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $26,686recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8556.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 2.12
- Weekend nursing
- 3.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.9%6.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.1%5.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%2.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
16.2%2.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.9%4.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.4%7.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.5%13.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%1.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.7%3.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%97.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,686 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,686 in total fines.
- $26,686
Federal fine
Oct 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE WELLBRIDGE GROUP · 8 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 83.4 residents on an average day (95% of 88 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 12 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.