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Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig
26001 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 · Wayne County · (313) 274-4600
124 certified beds, about 103 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1983
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235428 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 6, 2026, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 34 health citations since September 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $42,136 in the last three years; the largest was $42,136, and the latest is dated November 21, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.82 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
51.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Michigan average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, an affiliated group of 36 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
1009/23
111/23
611/24
202/25
104/25
1202/26
204/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 34 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
28D
1E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide two-person assistance during care for one resident (R302) of three residents reviewed for falls, resulting in a fall from bed, being transferred to the hospital, and returning to the facility with five stitches on their forehead.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intakes 2987085 and 2973371. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were accessible and answered timely for one resident (R304) of five reviewed and failed to provide an adaptive knife for one resident (R305) of five residents reviewed for residents rights.
February 6, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a call light was in reach for one dependent resident (R129) of three reviewed for falls.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to update the care plan related to meal assistance for one sampled resident (R6) of three reviewed for care plans revisions.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to apply a palm protector per physician order and plan of care for one resident (R96) of one reviewed for range of motion.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain appropriate grooming and skin care for one resident (R104), of four reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement interventions for heel pressure sores for one resident (R80) of three reviewed for skin management.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide podiatry services to one resident (R4) of one reviewed for foot care.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure appropriate monitoring for lactulose (laxative medication) administered for elevated ammonia levels for one resident (R96) of four residents observed during the medication pass observation.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure medication was not left at the bedside with a cognitively impaired resident for one resident (R118) of four reviewed for medication administration.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake 2715408. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to draw ordered labs for two sampled residents (R128, R6) of three reviewed for laboratory services.
- D Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review the facility failed to ensure residents received a clear understanding of the facility's Binding Arbitration agreement for three (R20, R25 and R74) out of 36 residents reviewed for Binding Arbitration.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review the facility failed to maintain clean and sanitary conditions in two resident rooms and two ice machines.
April 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00151482. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) as ordered, for one resident (R701) out of one reviewed for therapy services.
February 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI00149394. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to fill water cups with ice in a sanitary manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 104 residents that drink water in the facility.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake: MI00149497. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders for elastic bandage leg wraps for one sampled resident (R902) of three review for resident care and treatments.
November 21, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one Resident (R132) of one resident reviewed for accidents was served hot beverages in a stable, handled, thermal cup and provided proper meal set-up. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy, when R132 sustained a second-degree burn (a burn affecting the skin layers, causing redness, pain, swelling, and blisters), and developed increased pain.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement an effective water management plan for reducing the risk of legionella and other opportunistic pathogens of premise plumbing (OPPP). This deficient practice has the increased potential to result in water borne pathogens to exist and spread in the facility's plumbing system and an increased risk of respiratory infection among any or all of the 86 residents in the facility.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to update one Resident's Care Plan (R132) of 19 residents reviewed for Care Plans, after a burn injury. This deficient practice resulted in limited interventions to prevent another burn injury.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide and document showers per resident preference for one Resident (R132) of four residents reviewed for showers. This deficient practice resulted in feelings of frustration and uncleanliness for R132.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a meal tray per physician's order for one resident (R36) out of two reviewed for nutrition.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a lunch and/or snack for one Resident (R6) of three residents reviewed for dialysis care.
November 20, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure labs were monitored and reported for one resident (R901) of four reviewed for lab values and a change in condition, resulting in mental status changes, vital sign changes, a delay in treatment for dehydration and hospitalization.
September 27, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect one resident's (R61) property from loss, of one reviewed, resulting in a missing sentimental item.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure an annual update for a preadmission screening (PAS)/Annual Resident Review (ARR-3877) for a Level II evaluation was completed for one residents (R46) of three reviewed for PASARR, resulting in the potential for unmet mental health needs. Findings Include: A review of the medical record revealed that R46 admitted into the facility on [DATE] with the following diagnoses, Bipolar Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type. A review of the most recent Minimum Data Set Assessment revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status Score of 5/15 indicating an impaired cognition/ R46 also required extensive two person assist with transfers and bed mobility. On 9/26/2023 at 12:53 PM, a request was made via email for R46's PASARR and most recent Level II Screening. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to evaluate and revise the care plan for three residents (R1, R3, and R18 ) of three reviewed for care plan revision, resulting in a lack of care plan evaluation, revision, and implementation of appropriate interventions, and the potential for unmet care needs.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that assistive communication devices were provided to one resident R18) out of three reviewed for communication, resulting in the likelihood of ineffective communication and unmet care needs. Findings Include: Resident 18 On 9/25/2023 at 12:35 PM, R18 was observed in their room. R18 was unable to be interviewed. R18's roommate stated that R18 does not speak English. A review of the medical record revealed that R18 admitted into the facility on 8/2/2023 with the following diagnoses, Alzheimer's Disease and Muscle Weakness. A review of the most recent Minimum Data Set Assessment revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status Score of 99, indicating that R18 was unable to complete the assessment. R18 also required limited to extensive one person assist with bed mobility and transfers. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide showers/bathing per resident preference and schedule, failed to provide nail care, and failed to dress a dependent resident in their own clothes, affecting two residents (R59 and R61) of eight reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs), resulting in resident frustration with care, unmet care needs, and the potential for loss of dignity and decreased psychosocial well-being.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteDeficient Practice #2. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to monitor a wander guard alert bracelet for one resident (R18) out of one reviewed for wandering and/or elopement, resulting in the likelihood of a nonfunctioning and misplaced wander guard alert bracelet. Findings Include: On 9/25/2023 at 12:35 PM, R18 was observed in their room sitting in a chair. A wander guard bracelet was observed on their left leg. A review of the medical record revealed that R18 admitted into the facility on 8/2/2023 with the following diagnoses, Alzheimer's Disease and Muscle Weakness. A review of the most recent Minimum Data Set Assessment revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status Score of 99, indicating that R18 was unable to complete the assessment. R18 also required limited to extensive one person assist with bed mobility and transfers. [...]
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an appropriate diagnosis for an antipsychotic for one resident (R18) of three reviewed for unnecessary medications, resulting in the potential for adverse reactions, serious medication side effects, and the prolonged use of psychotropic medications. Findings Include: On 9/25/2023 at 9:55 AM, R18 was observed sitting in a chair in their room. R18 was unable to be interviewed. R18 was observed clapping their hands back and forth and smiling. On 9/25/2023 at 2:00 PM, R18 was observed laying in the bed with their head towards the foot of the bed. On 9/25/2023 at 2:11 PM, R18 was observed walking up and down the hallway with staff. A review of the medical record revealed that R18 admitted into the facility on 8/2/2023 with the following diagnoses, Alzheimer's Disease and Muscle Weakness. [...]
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to address dental needs for one (R1) of one residents reviewed for dental services, resulting in the resident's diet/food texture affected for several months, a delay in treatment, and the resident's inability to express their needs.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents food brought to the facility by family and visitors for residents residing on the 300 unit was labled and dated, resulting in the increased potential for foodborne illness. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents that store food in the resident refrigerator.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accurately document in the resident medical record, affecting two (R59 and R74) of two residents reviewed, resulting in falsified documentation and the potential for unmet care needs and/or inaccurate assessments.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 5 on February 6, 2026, 1 on November 21, 2024, 3 on September 27, 2023.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2024 | Fine | $42,136 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.82 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.26 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.26 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.4% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.3% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.95 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.05 on weekdays and 3.26 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.84 in April to June 2025 to 3.82 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.82 | 0.60 | 4.05 | 3.26 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 103 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.06 | 0.70 | 4.25 | 3.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 98 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.95 | 0.70 | 4.17 | 3.38 | 5.2% | 0 of 92 | 103 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.84 | 0.68 | 4.04 | 3.36 | 11.7% | 0 of 91 | 107 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Michigan, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.70 | 4.14 | 3.45 | 3.3% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Michigan
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $19.03 | $18.35 to $21.59 | 43,290 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.47 | $29.83 to $35.52 | 10,880 |
| Registered nurses | $45.34 | $39.46 to $49.74 | 104,950 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.8 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.5 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.4 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.9 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: OPTALIS DEARBORN HEIGHTS OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, a group of 36 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Om Holdco 5 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/07/2023 |
| Charles Franklin LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/07/2023 | |
| Charles Westland LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/07/2023 | |
| Hemant Shah 2018 Irrevocable Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/07/2023 | |
| Optalis LP Investors 5 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/07/2023 | |
| Snw LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/07/2023 | |
| Optum Management Solutions. Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/07/2023 | |
| McMillan, Darlene | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/07/2023 | |
| Charles Franklin LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Charles Westland LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Forbright Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/26/2026 | |
| Hemant Shah 2018 Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Obs of Mi LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2025 | |
| Om Holdco 5 LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/13/2026 | |
| Optalis LP Investors 5 LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Paar 108 LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Pinal R. Patel 2017 Irrevocable Trust F/B/O Aarna R. Patel | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Pinal R. Patel 2017 Irrevocable Trust F/B/O Ansh R. Patel | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Pinal R. Patel 2020 Irrevocable Family Trust Uad 10-6-2020 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Rajan G Patel 2020 Irr Fam Tr Uad 12-3-2020 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Schlaupitz Madhavan | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Snw LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2025 | |
| Brown, Tyree | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/23/2026 | |
| Dabaja, Abed | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2025 | |
| McMillan, Darlene | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/13/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on April 30, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 6, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 30, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 6, 2026: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.26 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Imperial, a Villa Center Dearborn Heights, 3.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Maple Manor Rehab Center Wayne, 4.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- The Orchards at Wayne Wayne, 5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Regency at Livonia Livonia, 5.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Allegria Village Dearborn, 5.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Fairlane Senior Care and Rehab Center Detroit, 5.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Survey and Certification, Long Term Care Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-485-9393. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: LARA State Licensing Search, where Michigan publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig get at its last inspection?
- 12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 6, 2026. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $42,136 in the last three years.
- Does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig?
- CMS lists 26 owners and managers, and links the home to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation. Legal business name: OPTALIS DEARBORN HEIGHTS OPCO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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