Saginaw, MI · 39 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Saginaw's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,560–$12,020/mo
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Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center
4180 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, MI 48604 · Saginaw County
33
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (51 of 55 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.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saginaw, MI, with 55 certified beds and an average of about 51 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $21,244 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Saginaw options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 55
- Avg. residents/day
- 51
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235442
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
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- 1 ($21,244)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-14Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2026-01-14Severity F — 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.
2026-01-14Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-01-14Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | Fine | $21,244 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
4180 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, MI
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center
How much does Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center cost?
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center 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 Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
What did inspectors find at Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center?
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 92% full (51 of 55 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center offer?
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Center in Saginaw, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 55 beds.
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