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Avista Nursing And Rehab in Saginaw, MI

Avista Nursing And Rehab is a nursing home community in Saginaw, MI.

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Avista Nursing And Rehab in Saginaw, MI

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  • Interior

    A rehabilitation room equipped with parallel bars and stairs for physical therapy exercises.

  • Outdoors

    A snowy courtyard with heavy snowfall covering trees and walkways.

  • Building

    Entrance to a healthcare facility with a driveway and landscaped surroundings.

  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom featuring a neatly made bed, abstract artwork on the wall, a plant on the bedside table, and a comfortable chair.

  • Windows

    A modern office waiting area with a reception desk, comfortable seating, and large windows providing natural light.

  • Entrance

    Entrance of a healthcare facility specializing in rehabilitative and subacute care.

  • Painting

    A smiling doctor stands in front of a painting featuring boats on the water.

  • Hallway

    An elderly person using a walker is assisted by two healthcare professionals in a hallway.

  • Tree

    A school building with a snowy landscape and leafless tree in the foreground.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room with exercise equipment and a treatment table.

  • Healthcare

    An empty hospital room with two patient beds and medical equipment.

  • Rehabilitation

    A small fitness room equipped with exercise machines for therapy and rehabilitation.

  • Therapy Room

    A therapy room with colorful exercise balls and rehabilitation equipment.

2901 Galaxy Drive, Saginaw, MI 48601

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

3.7 from 92 reviews
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Overall Review of Avista Nursing And Rehab

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are helpful, kind, and attentive.

A large share of reviewers focus on the staff’s day-to-day attitude—being friendly, caring, and willing to answer questions. Multiple families describe nurses, CNAs, and therapists as encouraging and attentive to personal needs during rehab and longer stays. Several also mention communication that helped them stay informed about changes and comfort. Even among critical reviews, the theme of how staff respond to residents and families shows up clearly and consistently.

common 8 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab can improve mobility

Many reviewers credit therapy teams for helping with recovery and mobility.

Several residents and families describe rehabilitation and therapy as a meaningful part of the stay, with staff working toward strength, balance, or getting someone moving again. A number of reviews mention therapists being patient and focused on progress. Others describe rehab transitions and follow-through as part of why they would recommend the community for short-term recovery. At least a few reviewers also connect rehab experience to day-to-day quality of care, either positively or negatively.

common 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is sometimes praised

Reviewers mention the facility’s cleanliness, both positively and as an occasional concern.

Some reviewers say the building is clean and that rooms feel maintained. Positive comments also describe staff efforts that support comfort and a pleasant environment. Not every review is the same, though: one reviewer says the facility wasn’t very clean and ties it to how often cleaning happens. Because both viewpoints appear in the reviews, cleanliness seems to vary by time and situation.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication and call response draw complaints

Some families report trouble reaching staff by phone and getting timely responses.

Several critical reviews say families struggle to communicate with the facility, describing phone lines that don’t get answered or messages that go unreturned. A few reviewers also describe delays when they need assistance or updates. These complaints appear alongside examples of frustration with how issues were handled after being raised. While many other reviewers are satisfied, communication and response time come up often enough to be a recurring concern.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities are important to visitors

Reviewers note there are ongoing activities for residents.

Some reviewers say they visit and see activities going on, and they describe residents as engaged during those times. A related point in the reviews is that staff participation helps make visits feel more welcoming and less isolated. Another reviewer mentions scheduling and programming in the context of a resident’s experience. While this isn’t the dominant theme, it shows up consistently enough to matter to families.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 103 resident community capacity 103 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Mbs International (14 miles away) Mbs International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
  • Kroger Food and Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Westside Drugs (4.3 miles)
  • Medwins Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Care Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Food Value & Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Arby's (2.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • Big John Steak & Onion (2.6 miles)
  • Panda House Chinese Restaurant (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Castillo's Office (2.9 miles)
  • Orchid Unique Orthopedics Solu (3.1 miles)
  • Tri-City Internists (3.9 miles)
  • Seton Cancer Institute (4 miles)
  • Raphael Mark Do Raphael Mark Do Saginaw (4.6 miles)
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine (4.6 miles)
  • Covenant Center for the Heart (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Mary's of Michigan (3.8 miles)
  • St Mary's of Michigan (3.8 miles)
  • Covenant Medical Center (4.3 miles)
  • St Mary's Of Michigan (4.4 miles)
  • Covenant G I (4.4 miles)
  • Covenant Cooper (4.6 miles)
  • Select Specialty Hospital (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Temple Theatre (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Parks

  • Zauel Park (5.8 miles)
  • William H. Haithco Recreation Area (7 miles)
  • Briarwood Park (7.6 miles)

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