Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis
915 North River Road, Saginaw, MI 48609
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How Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis Compares
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saginaw, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.2%) is above the Michigan average of 2.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 94 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saginaw, the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.4% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.0% — better 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 Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis with other nursing homes in Saginaw.
How is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.4% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis lag behind other Saginaw options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?
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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