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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Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis
915 North River Road, Saginaw, MI 48609 · Saginaw County
Visit The St. Francis Home of Saginaw, MI, now Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis. Contact us to learn more or to schedule a visit.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saginaw
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saginaw, MI, with 94 certified beds and an average of about 71 residents per day. It operates as part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.30 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $131,073 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.60 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
- •$131,073 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Saginaw, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 94
- Avg. residents/day
- 71
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Optalis Health & Rehabilitation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 235249
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
- 3.60
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.30
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 62%
- 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)
- 12
- Federal fines
- 2 ($131,073)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (38 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-12Severity 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.
2026-02-12Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-02-12Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2026-02-12Severity E — 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…
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | Fine | $58,403 |
| 2024-12-30 | Fine | $72,670 |
| 2024-12-30 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Chapel / worship services
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
915 North River 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 Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis
How much does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis cost?
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis 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 Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?
Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis has 38 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis have availability?
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis offer?
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis in Saginaw, MI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 94 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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