Wellspring Lutheran Services

For-Profit26 years operating

Frankenmuth, Michigan — Saginaw County

Wellspring Lutheran Services is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 32nd percentile in Michigan. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 32% of hospices in Michigan

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life78.1

State avg: 62.2

Pain screening100

State avg: 92.3

Pain assessment98.2

State avg: 92.3

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 92.3

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 92.3

Bowel care for pain medication patients100

State avg: 92.3

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Michigan CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)81
Would recommend84
Timely care77
Team communication81
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support90
Symptom management74
Caregiver training73
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 92.3

Beliefs & values addressed98.9

State avg: 92.3

8

HCI Score

out of 10

32%

Percentile

in Michigan

#117

State Rank

in Michigan

HCI composite score8

State avg: 9

HIS composite score97.8

State avg: 92.3

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits58.1
Nurse care minutes per day11.8

About this provider

Wellspring Lutheran Services performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Michigan.

Ask about their on-call availability and how they support families between scheduled visits.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
58.1
Nurse care minutes per day
11.8
Visits near death
95.5
Per-beneficiary spending
$15086

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
97.8
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
98.9
Pain screening
100
Pain assessment
98.2
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
100

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
78.1%
Nurse care minutes / day
11.8
Per-beneficiary spending
$15086
Avg daily census
23 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
16%
Dementia
Not reported
Heart disease
Not reported
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
62%

Data Sources

CCN
231587
CMS Region
5

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Frankenmuth, MI 48734

(989) 652-4663