Skilled nursing · Saginaw, MI

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis

915 North River Road, Saginaw, MI 48609

3 / 5CMS 94 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 39 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Michigan state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 13.6 percent, in line with the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 13.4 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.3 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 62 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Michigan DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Worth asking about

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Federal CMS + Michigan state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.3

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.6

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

62%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

54%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

13.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

13.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$131,073 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID235249

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds94

Avg residents71

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.30 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.5% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Michigan DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis been cited for resident harm?

It has $131,073 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis appears in the record section above.

Does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis use antipsychotic medications?

13.6 percent of long-stay residents at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis are on antipsychotic medications, in line with the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 13.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 39 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Michigan state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis is located at 915 North River Road, Saginaw, MI 48609. Phone: (989) 781-3150. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis a special focus facility?

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $131,073 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis compare to other Saginaw skilled nursing facilities?

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 39. Browse the full Saginaw directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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