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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel

5939 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603 · All homes in Saginaw

Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel, a 39-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Saginaw, MI, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #128 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#128 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
4.96
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
20
Inspection findings

The verdict

Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel, a 39-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Saginaw, MI, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #128 of 420 rated homes in MI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#128 of 420
In-state rank among rated MI homes
4.96
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
20
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 422 MI nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

N/A

Facility Information

Provider Number
235585
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
39
Residents
34
In Hospital
No
County
Saginaw
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.96 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.41 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.52
CNA Hours
2.03
Total Nursing Hours
4.96 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.18
Nursing Turnover
36.7%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel ranks #128 of 420 rated nursing homes in MI on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel operates 39 certified beds in Saginaw, MI with approximately 34 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 20 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.96 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 1.41 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 36.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (20 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0848

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0809

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2025 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 14, 2025 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2024 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 22, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 22, 2024 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 22, 2024 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 22, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 94.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 95.2% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MI registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MI registry
  • Peer homes near 39 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MI. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel rank among nursing homes in MI?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel ranks 128th among 420 rated nursing homes in MI (#128 of 420). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel reports 4.96 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.41 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 36.7%.
How many beds does Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel have?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel has 39 certified beds with approximately 34 residents. The facility is located at 5939 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603.
Does Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel has 20 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel received any fines or penalties?
No, Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel was on Mar 25, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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