Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation
2901 Galaxy Drive, Saginaw, MI 48601
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation Compares
Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saginaw, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (21.8%) is above the Michigan average of 15.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saginaw, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0% (45% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 3.0% (31% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — worse than the Michigan average of 24.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Saginaw.
What keeps Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.8% here versus 15.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.0% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 96 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Avista Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Saginaw
Saginaw sits in Saginaw County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 36,634 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $49,565
- Median home value
- $106,200
Demographics for Saginaw County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saginaw.
Facility Details
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