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St Francis Home in Saginaw, MI

St Francis Home is a senior community in Saginaw, MI.

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St Francis Home in Saginaw, MI

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  • Interior

    A stylish and inviting waiting area featuring modern orange chairs and wooden flooring, enhanced by ceiling fans for comfort.

  • Architecture

    A serene interior of a church featuring wooden pews and a central altar.

  • Landscaping

    A welcoming sign for an organization set in a green, landscaped area.

  • Garden

    A beautifully landscaped pathway leading to a brick building, adorned with colorful flowers and greenery.

  • Outdoor

    St. Francis Home: Providing care and shelter in a peaceful environment.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious and well-lit exercise room equipped with various fitness machines.

915 N River Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609

To contact a resident: (517) 781-3150

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 108 reviews
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Overall Review of St Francis Home

common 56 reviews mention this

Staff care and communication stand out

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, respectful care and responsive communication.

Many reviews highlight staff who treat residents with respect and help with daily needs, often mentioning nurses and CNA attention. Several families also describe communication as clear, including administrators or unit staff addressing questions and concerns. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing unanswered call lights, delayed help, and poor communication, usually contrasting with what they expected from caregiving teams.

common 28 reviews mention this

Therapy helps residents improve

Rehabilitation and therapy are repeatedly described as helpful for recovery and mobility.

A large portion of reviews mention PT/OT or therapy teams and credit them with progress after falls, surgeries, or other health events. Some reviewers describe care that supported independence and helped them return home. There are also negative reviews that criticize how rehab and related needs were handled, including therapy-focused complaints paired with broader caregiving concerns.

common 19 reviews mention this

Activities keep life busy

Residents commonly mention ongoing activities and group events.

Several reviews describe the community as having always-something-to-do activities, including group events and games. Bingo and religious activities are specifically called out in more than one review, and some families mention residents enjoying activities over time. One negative review questions engagement and day-to-day attentiveness, which contrasts with the majority of activity-focused praise.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining is described as either enjoyable or problematic, depending on the reviewer.

Some residents and families praise the meals, including comments about portioning by diet and meals that taste good. Another review specifically credits the kitchen and a manager for improvements. At the same time, multiple negative comments complain about food quality and its impact, including one review describing significant weight loss and difficulty eating.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Staffing and care execution concern

A minority of reviews describe care breakdowns tied to staffing and follow-through.

Some critical reviews describe delayed responses to call lights, insufficient help, and plans that were not carried out after falls or care needs. There are also comments alleging problems with medication timing and incontinence care, along with reports of bed sores and related outcomes. These reviews also mention that issues improved only after escalation to higher-level leadership or corporate involvement, while many other reviews do not describe those same problems.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Transportation

  • Mbs International (8 miles away) Mbs International (8 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Saginaw, Michigan, this area offers a variety of amenities suitable for senior living. With several restaurants nearby such as Tony's Restaurant and Eudici's Pizza, seniors can enjoy a range of dining options within a short distance. Additionally, pharmacies like Hometown Pharmacy and Meijer Pharmacy are close by for easy access to medications and healthcare needs. For recreational activities, there are parks like Zauel Park and Bark Park where seniors can enjoy nature walks or spend time outdoors. The presence of hospitals such as St Mary's of Michigan and Covenant Medical Center ensures access to quality healthcare services. Places of worship like Community Baptist Church provide spiritual support within the community. Overall, this area in Saginaw offers a convenient and well-rounded environment for seniors looking to settle down.

Restaurants

  • Tony's Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Eudici's Pizza (0.5 miles)
  • Great Lakes Ice Cream (0.7 miles)
  • Flannigans (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Hometown Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Arogya Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • Faler Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (1.1 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary's of Michigan (1.3 miles)
  • White Pine Psychiatric Center (2.3 miles)
  • Covenant Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • Covenant HealthCare (4.9 miles)
  • Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (4.9 miles)
  • Covenant Hospital - Labor & Delivery (4.9 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Ascension Medical Group Saginaw Valley Pediatrics (1.3 miles)
  • Meijer Optical (1.3 miles)
  • Karu Medical Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Hyde Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1.5 miles)
  • Mid-Michigan Pediatrics PC (1.5 miles)
  • Saginaw Valley Bone and Joint Center (1.6 miles)
  • David Dr - Easton David M DO Easton PhD (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Community Baptist Church (1.3 miles)
  • Mid Michigan Singh Sabha (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Thomas Township (2.4 miles)
  • Zauel Park (2.7 miles)
  • Bark Park (2.8 miles)
  • Harvey Randall Wickes Recreation Area (3.1 miles)
  • Briarwood Park (3.7 miles)

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