Saginaw County, Michigan · Nursing home
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis
2 of 5 overall from CMS
915 North River Road, Saginaw, MI 48609
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.04 hours Below the state average of 3.99
- Nursing staff who left in a year 60.4% Above the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 41 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $131,073 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 83.7% of 94 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis is a 94-bed nursing home in Saginaw, Michigan (Saginaw County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.04 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.99. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $131,073 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 94
- Residents per day (average)
- 78.7
- Certified since
- 1975 (51 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation (36 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $131,073 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 14 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 12, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Michigan average is 9.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 60.4%, above the Michigan average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Michigan average 3.1
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Michigan average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Michigan average 3.6
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Michigan average 3.9
The vertical line marks the Michigan average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.04 h Michigan average 3.99
- Nurse aides 1.79 h Michigan average 2.33
- Licensed practical nurses 1.01 h Michigan average 0.88
- Registered nurses 0.23 h Michigan average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 2.72 h Michigan average 3.50
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Michigan average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover60.4%
- Michigan average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover60.0%
- Michigan average39.2%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Michigan and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.5% | 10.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 15.6% | 4.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 95.3% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.1% | 12.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.8% | 19.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.6% | 95.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.7% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.4% | 14.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.71 | 1.84 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.89 | 1.64 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% | 83.3% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.2% | 79.5% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.0% | 24.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 3.1% | 11.7% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 41 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 22 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 9, 2026: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 14 | 13 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 18 | 13 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 9 | 5 |
Michigan homes averaged 9.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (41)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 10, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 15, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 15, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 41.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Fine | $58,403 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Fine | $72,670 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
Michigan homes averaged 0.7 fines and $29,376 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Michigan
- Size242 of 422 by certified beds
- Michigan average residents per day85.9
- ChainOptalis Health & Rehabilitation
- Chain average overall rating2.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Saginaw8
- Homes in Saginaw County11
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis have?
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis has 94 certified beds. It averages 78.7 residents per day, about 83.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?
The home reports 3.04 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.23 hours from registered nurses. The Michigan average is 3.99 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $131,073 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at Wel 39beds 86.2%in use 4.96nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Healthsource Saginaw, Inc 213beds 79.3%in use 4.32nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Saginaw Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 71beds 96.6%in use 3.61nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Saginaw County
Who to call in Michigan
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Michigan.
- Long-term care ombudsman Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP) 1-866-485-9393 (Toll-free line to reach a local ombudsman. Program office: 517-827-8040; email MLTCOP@meji.org.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Complaint Intake Unit (Complaint Hotline) 800-882-6006 (Toll-free Complaint Hotline. Complaints can also be filed with the online form (https://apps.lara.state.mi.us/BscComplaintIntakeForm) or by mail: LARA, Bureau of Survey and Certification-Complaint Intake Section, PO Box 30838, Lansing, MI 48909.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Michigan staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 235249. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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