WellBridge of Novi (Novi, MI) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reports nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.36 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day) and has $134,395 in fines in the last 24 months, along with a recent federal penalty flag.
Last inspection: October 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $134,395recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3586.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.78
Licensed practical nurses
1.24
Nurse aides
2.34
Weekend nursing
3.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.4%24.2%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.2%9.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%1.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13%4.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%4.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.9%6.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.8%11.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
0%3.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.9%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%98.2%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.3%81.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 660 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to have an effective compliance and ethics program to help ensure staff followed rules and acted properly. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 895 — 42 CFR §483.85 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $134,395 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $134,395 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 30, 2025
$134,395
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE WELLBRIDGE GROUP · 8 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
89.5 residents on an average day (90% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 11 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.