Optalis Health And Rehabilitation At St. Francis
Saginaw, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235249) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $131,073 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (989) 781-3150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation At St. Francis has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation At St. Francis reports total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $131,073.00 and 1 payment denial on record for Optalis Health And Rehabilitation At St. Francis. This facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status in the provided data.
About this facility
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation At St. Francis is a for-profit nursing home in Saginaw, Michigan, certified for 94 beds and serving an average of 78.7 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since September 1975.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12. The breakdown of the four CMS star ratings shows a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 1 star, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.04 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.23 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $131,073.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 36 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. CMS records indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.04 hours per resident per day, with 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 60.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $131,073.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 94 beds and has an average of 78.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 36 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9897813150 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9897813150 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235249?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.