Best Skilled Nursing in Saginaw, Michigan
11 communities found
Saginaw, Michigan has 12 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with no home care agencies in the mix. Across 11 rated communities and 632 reviews read, the average rating is 4.0, and among the 7 communities with Medicare star ratings the average is 3.1, including one five-star and one one-star community.
- 11communities
- 4average rating, 10 rated
- 556family reviews read
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at St. Francis
Saginaw, Michigan
4.4(111)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center
Saginaw, Michigan
4.4(96)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Healthsource Extended Care Center
Saginaw, Michigan
5(2)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Meadows on McCarty
Saginaw, Michigan
4.7(30)
Home care · no referral needed
Bickford of Saginaw Township
Saginaw, Michigan
4.2(53)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Adira Nursing and Rehab
Saginaw, Michigan
4(91)
Home health
Avista Nursing and Rehab
Saginaw, Michigan
3.7(87)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Community Village Assisted Living
Saginaw, Michigan
3.9(7)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingRespite / Short-Term Care+1 more
Wellspring Lutheran Services Covenant Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Saginaw, Michigan
3.5(19)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab Center
Saginaw, Michigan
3.2(28)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Great Lakes Rehab Center
Saginaw, Michigan
3.4(37)
Home health
Best-rated skilled nursing in Saginaw
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.7 (30 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Meadows on McCarty spans independent living through skilled nursing, with reviewers praising personalized attention and communication despite occasional refund delays after a resident's passing.
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Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at St. Francis
4.4 (111 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at St. Francis earns praise for its rehabilitation therapy team, though some families report understaffing, medication errors, and billing difficulties.
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4.4 (96 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center is described as clean with attentive staff and notably good food, despite one report of insensitive billing communication.
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4.2 (53 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Community Village Assisted Living
3.9 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Community Village Assisted Living is called clean and welcoming, with reviewers especially praising its caring, attentive end-of-life care.
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4 (91 reviews)· Assisted Living, Home Health, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Adira Nursing and Rehab draws mixed reviews, with strong praise for therapy teams and cleanliness alongside reports of unanswered call lights and wound neglect.
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3.7 (87 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avista Nursing and Rehab receives praise for attentive nursing and rehab staff, though some families report neglect and difficulty reaching staff by phone.
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Wellspring Lutheran Services Covenant Skilled Nursing & Rehab
3.5 (19 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wellspring Lutheran Services Covenant Skilled Nursing & Rehab is praised for its clean, modern building, though some families report slow call-button response and inconsistent hygiene.
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3.4 (37 reviews)· Assisted Living, Home Health, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Great Lakes Rehab Center is praised for a clean, modern building and dedicated staff, though others report slow response times and missed medications.
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Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab Center
3.2 (28 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for Saginaw Senior Care & Rehab Center are sharply mixed, with some families praising attentive staff and a comfortable, clean environment, while others describe serious neglect, understaffing, and poor phone…
What families say about skilled nursing in Saginaw
Counted across the review summaries of 11 Saginaw communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff and cleanliness, each praised in 92% of the 12 communities, with building and grounds also at 92%. Medical and nursing care is praised in 67% of communities but flagged as a concern in 25%, while staff attitude and communication with families are named as concerns in 58% each, and cost or billing in 50%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 91%
- Cleanliness 91%
- Building and grounds 91%
- Medical and nursing care 73%
- Food and dining 45%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 64%
- Staff attitude 55%
- Cost and billing 45%
- Medical and nursing care 27%
“Had concerns. Admin & staff addressed then one by one in detail. Each member answered questions directly and provided requested information.<br>Quite satisfied with the overall experience.”
“Took my parents on a tour and they felt at home immediately. The beauty shop is a nice touch, and knowing that housekeeping and utilities are all included makes the financial side so much clearer. Staff seemed genuinely happy to work there, which tells you something.”
Skilled Nursing in Saginaw: the figures
- •7 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (11), social activities (11), housekeeping (11), dietary accommodations (11), medication management (11), private rooms (10).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Michigan
Most Michigan families start by paying privately, drawing on retirement savings, pensions, and often the proceeds from selling the family home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover assisted living or memory care costs, though families should check the policy's specific terms and any waiting periods before relying on it. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can offset care costs for those who meet the eligibility requirements, and it is worth asking a veterans service officer about this early in the process since the paperwork can take time.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Michigan.
Skilled Nursing near Saginaw
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City11.8 mi | 35 | 4.1 / 5 | 11.8 mi |
| Midland17.7 mi | 15 | 4.3 / 5 | 17.7 mi |
| Clio22.9 mi | 7 | 4.2 / 5 | 22.9 mi |
| Flushing27.7 mi | 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 27.7 mi |
| Caro30.8 mi | 6 | 4.4 / 5 | 30.8 mi |
| Flint32 mi | 28 | 4.3 / 5 | 32 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on November 8, 2026 from the 11 communities listed in Saginaw, 556 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Saginaw ask about.
- Home Care in Michigan: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Saginaw: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Saginaw, Michigan?
MyLivingChoice lists 11 skilled nursing long term care communities in Saginaw, Michigan, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Saginaw are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Meadows on McCarty (4.7★, 30 ratings), Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at St. Francis (4.4★, 111 ratings), Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Center (4.4★, 96 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Saginaw?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Saginaw has assisted living (19 communities), independent living (13 communities), memory care (11 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (11 communities), home health (13 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Saginaw?
Families rate Saginaw skilled nursing long term care communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 556 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Saginaw skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 11 Saginaw communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 91%), cleanliness (mentioned for 91%), building and grounds (mentioned for 91%). The most common concerns are communication with families (64%), staff attitude (55%), cost and billing (45%).
How do Saginaw nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Saginaw carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Saginaw bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.