Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel
5939 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel Compares
Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel is a 39-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Saginaw, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (28.3%) is above the Michigan average of 23.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 39 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saginaw, the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel with other nursing homes in Saginaw.
What keeps Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 28.3% here versus 23.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel's rating advantage in Saginaw?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel?
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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