Saginaw, MI · 71 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saginaw.
Est. $9,560–$12,020/mo
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Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel
5939 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603 · Saginaw County
Located on Wellspring’s Saginaw Senior Living Campus, Covenant Skilled Nursing & Rehab provides personalized skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including expert physical, speech & occupational therapy.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 88% full (34 of 39 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Saginaw's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saginaw, MI, with 39 certified beds and an average of about 34 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.71 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.16 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.71 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Saginaw for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 39
- Avg. residents/day
- 34
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235585
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,560–$12,020/mo (median $10,500) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Saginaw prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.71
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.16
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-02-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-02-14Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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…
2025-02-14Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-02-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-02-14Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
5939 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel
How much does Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel cost?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saginaw, MI area typically runs $9,560–$12,020 per month (median $10,500, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
Staff provide about 4.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel have availability?
Typically 88% full (34 of 39 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel offer?
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel in Saginaw, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 39 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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