Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford
1225 Woodward Avenue, Kingsford, MI 49801 · Dickinson County · (906) 774-4805
107 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 235267 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 26, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Michigan average is 9.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 58 health citations since July 2023, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 4 fines totaling $130,734 in the last three years; the largest was $91,031, and the latest is dated June 26, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.24 hours per resident per day, against 3.99 across Michigan and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.69 of those hours.
45.5% 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.
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 58 health citations on file.
May 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the timely acquisition, administration, and disposition of oral targeted cancer medication for 1 Resident (R1) of 1 resident reviewed for pharmacy services. This deficient practice resulted in missed doses of an oncologist (cancer physician) prescribed medication, the potential of reduced efficacy and progression of disease, and resident dissatisfaction with care.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medical record contained accurate and complete information related to the facility's loss of oral chemotherapy medication for one Resident (#1) of one resident reviewed for a complete medical record
February 3, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake 2715858. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor urinary output for one Resident (#10) of three residents reviewed for standards of practice with indwelling catheters.
September 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D 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 adequate supervision for one Resident #1 (R1) of three residents reviewed for elopement. This deficient practice resulted in R1 leaving the facility unattended and the potential for falls and injury. This citation pertains to intake 2600151Findings include:Resident #1 (R1)Review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed admission to the facility on 7/24/24, with active diagnoses that included anxiety disorder, depression and non-Alzheimer's dementia. R1 scored a 7 of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment reflective of severe cognitive impairment. Review of document titled Elopement dated 6/30/25, read in part .Resident was visualized by Admissions Director C ambulating towards [Name of business]. Resident entered the business. [...]
June 26, 2025Standard inspection · 10 citations
- G 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 implement safety measures during transportation to an outside appointment for 1 Resident (#22) of 3 residents reviewed for accidents/hazards. This deficient practice resulted in harm for Resident #22 who sustained 4 fractures (both bones in lower legs broken), and a large laceration requiring sutures on right footAll times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise notedFindings include:Resident #22 (R22)Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed admission to the facility on 3/15/18 with active diagnoses that included: dementia, depression, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. R22 scored 8 of 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment reflective of moderate cognitive impairment. [...]
- F 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: effectively date mark potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food products, effectively clean food service equipment resulting in cross-contamination, bacterial harborage, and the increased potential for resident foodborne illness.
- E 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 maintain a clean, comfortable environment throughout the facility and maintain clean sanitary linens and shower rooms for shared resident use. This resulted in a potential decreased satisfaction of living conditions and an increased potential for a bacterial harborage for residents residing in the facility. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise notedFindings include:In an observation on 6/24/25 at 12:15 PM., upon entering the facility for annual recertification it was noted walking through the main door into the main common area that a strong smell of urine and musty warm air was evident. There were multiple residents in the main common area watching TV. [...]
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to appropriately assess one (Resident #60) out of four residents reviewed for safe self-administration of medication clinically appropriate.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteAll times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise noted. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure three Residents (#14, #18, & #57) of four residents reviewed for hospitalizations were provided with written notification of the bed hold policy when the residents were transferred to the hospital.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteAll times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise noted. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide grooming and hand hygiene to one Resident (R30) of two residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure intravenous (IV) site procedure was documented, dated when initiated and orders were in place to ensure the site was changed per standards of practice for one (Resident #18) of one resident reviewed for quality of care. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise notedFindings include: Resident #18 (R18)Review of R18's electronic medical record (EMR) revealed initial admission to the facility on 4/30/25 with diagnoses including diabetes mellitus, dementia, urinary tract infection with indwelling urinary catheter, and heart failure. On 6/25/25 at 3:13 PM, an observation was made of R18 during medication pass. R18 was observed to have an IV site in their left lower extremity in their forearm that had a dressing that was not dated. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to appropriately maintain and store respiratory equipment in a sanitary manner for one (Resident #31) of one resident reviewed for respiratory care. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise noted.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteAll times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise noted. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to appropriately maintain and store respiratory equipment in a sanitary manner for one (Resident #31) of one resident reviewed for respiratory care. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise notedFindings include:Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to appropriately assess one (Resident #60) out of three residents reviewed for pain management.
- 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 wroteAll times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise noted Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store medication in a secure and safe manner and ensure expired medication was disposed of in the active medication cart for three (Residents #33, Resident #57, and Resident #60) of 18 reviewed and one of two medication carts reviewed for medication storage.
May 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure medications were administered under nursing observation for one Resident (R6) of one resident reviewed for medication administration. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for delayed or non-administration of medications left unsupervised at bedside.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to Intake MI00151603. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to promptly resolve grievances for one Resident (R6) of three residents reviewed for grievances. This deficient practice resulted in resident frustration and dissatisfaction when missing personal items were not found or replaced.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a urinary nephrostomy drainage bag was maintained to prevent contact with contaminated surfaces or garbage for one Resident (R6) of one resident reviewed for catheter care. This deficient practice resulted in the increased risk of contamination of the urinary drainage bag and increased risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) for R6.
March 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake(s): MI00151324, MI00151372 Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide sufficient staffing to ensure resident needs were met timely for three Residents (#4, #5, & #3) of five residents reviewed for staffing concerns. This deficient practice resulted in Resident #4 being left wet and soiled for extended periods of time and unmet care needs including oral care, and grooming with the potential to affect all 75 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intakes: MI00151324, MI00151372. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide necessary care to assist two Residents (#3 & #4) of five residents reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs)care. This deficient practice resulted in residents who appeared unkept, disheveled, and being left wet and soiled for extended periods of time and potential for embarrassment and humiliation based on the reasonable person comcept
January 21, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteIntake #MI00149612 Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of resident records for one Resident (#9) of two residents reviewed for confidentiality of medical records, resulting in the release of incorrect resident information accompanying a deceased resident's remains to the funeral home. All times are in Eastern Standard Time.
January 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00149149. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate and consistent assessment of a penile tear for one Resident (#2) of three residents reviewed for wound care, resulting in the potential for unidentified worsening of the wound and delay in treatment.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00148886. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure consistent skin and risk assessments were completed according to professional standards of practice and facility policy, for one Resident (#7) at risk for pressure injuries of three resident reviewed, resulting in the potential for unidentified wounds and delay in treatment.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to intake MI00148886. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) unless otherwise noted. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a urinary catheter securement device was utilized, proper placement of a urinary collection bag, and timely drainage of urine from a urinary catheter collection bag for two Residents (R2 and R4) of three residents reviewed for catheters.
November 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to Intake #MI00147846. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to timely obtain and process physician orders for respiratory assessment, treatment, and radiology diagnostics for one Resident (R1) of three residents reviewed for quality of care. This deficient practice resulted in harm when R1 was hospitalized related to severe respiratory distress and fluid volume overload.
October 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00147496. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate transfer using a mechanical lift for one Resident (#1) of three residents reviewed for accidents, resulting in Resident #1 sustaining a fall with subsequent left knee pain and the potential for serious injury.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00 147221. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP, gown and glove use) during high-contact resident care activities, according to physician order and current professional guidelines, for one Resident (#2) of three residents reviewed for infection control, resulting in the potential for spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and infection.
September 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00147078. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a meal and assistance for one resident (R13) of three residents reviewed for meal delivery and feeding assistance. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for clinical/nutritional compromise.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intake MI00147078. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide timely pharmaceutical services, for one resident (R15) of three sampled residents reviewed for pharmacy services. This deficient practice resulted in missed doses of a prescribed medication with symptoms of sweating and shaking and the potential for worsened medical conditions.
July 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteThis intake pertains to MI00145231: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to inform the Resident Representative of the grievance policy and procedure and promptly address all grievances for one Resident (R1) out of three residents reviewed for Resident Rights. This deficient practice resulted in grievances submitted by email, without inclusion in the facility grievance log, and a delay or omission of grievance response(s).
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteThis intake pertains to MI00145231: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services to maintain the ability to carry out activities of daily living for one Resident (R1) out of three residents reviewed for ADL care. This deficient practice resulted in inadequate grooming, dressing, personal hygiene, and toileting for R1.
May 29, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 18 citations
- K Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteResident #38 (R38) A review of R38's medical records revealed admission to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including non-displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur (fracture of long bone leg between the greater and lesser trochanter), dementia, hypertension, congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis, sarcopenia (age related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength), difficulty in walking, transient ischemic attack, and cerebral infarction without residual deficits. R38's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) from 4/11/24 indicated a score of 0/15, indicating R38 had severe cognitive impairment. A physician's order dated 12/12/23 at 4:17 PM revealed the following: Cleanse R38's right hip incision site with normal saline and apply band-aids to area every dayshift. Monitor surgical incision to right hip area every shift for signs and symptoms of infection, bleeding. [...]
- F Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intakes MI00141835, MI00142802, and MI00142093. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate nursing staff to provide quality care and services. This deficient practice resulted in extended call light wait times with the potential for lack of care to meet resident's needs amongst any/all 73 residents.
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the dietary department was provided with sufficient and properly trained staff to carry out the functions and duties of the nutritional services department. This deficient practice has the potential to result in inadequate nutrition for all 73 residents.
- F Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteOn 5/20/24 at 12:48 PM, the lunch meals were observed to include mostaccioli, garlic bread, green beans, and fruited jello. The mostaccioli appeared to have no meat and had cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, but only four to five pearls of cottage cheese per serving visible. The recipe for the mostaccioli was requested to investigate the protein content of the mostaccioli entree. During the initial tour on 5/19/24 at 2:54 PM, Resident # 22 (R22) stated she had a healing below the knee amputation, and she needed to be fitted for a prosthesis. She said she knew she needed protein to continue with the healing process. However, she said, There is bad food here with very little protein. I have gained weight by eating crap here. She showed me protein supplements that she had ordered because the facility was not serving enough protein. [...]
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow menu recipes to ensure that the nutritional value of the items was met. This deficient practice has the potential to result in nutritional deficiencies to all 73 residents of the facility.
- F Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received diets as prescribed by a physician for one of three residents reviewed for therapeutic diets (Resident #25) in a sample of 18 Residents. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for health complications.
- F 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 store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice has the potential to result in food borne illness among any and all 73 residents.
- F Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteDuring this annual survey process the survey team identified an immediate jeopardy for pressure ulcers due to the facility's failure to identify, completely and accurately assess, appropriately treat and implement interventions to prevent facility-acquired pressure injuries and promote healing and prevent worsening of existing pressure injuries. When the NHA was asked if the QAPI committee had addressed skin and wound issues, she could not show any evidence of documentation demonstrating performance improvement activities in this area. The NHA reviewed the QAPI committee minutes and could only find a mention of Other injuries which she thought could include pressure ulcers. [...]
- F Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct and document an annual facility wide assessment resulting in the potential for inadequate knowledge of the facility population's needs and potential for inadequate resources to care for any and all 73 residents in the facility.
- F Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement and maintain an effective, comprehensive, data-driven Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies. This deficient practice resulted in a system failure in the skin and wound program for prevention and healing of pressure ulcers, which had the potential to affect all 73 residents in the facility.
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program committee was composed of the required committee members. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for ineffective coordination of medical care and delayed resolution of facility issues placing all 73 residents of the facility at risk for quality care concerns.
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain or ensure proper maintenance was provided on essential equipment in the kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to result in equipment not being operational and contributing to unnecessary risks to staff and residents.
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake MI000142093. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow through with the grievance process initiated by resident representatives regarding resident care and by the resident council (10 members in attendance) related to snacks not being provided in the evenings. This deficient practice resulted in the residents and their representatives' grievances not being resolved or followed up on for those who filed grievances, with the potential for other grievances to go unanswered for any of the other residents at the facility.
- E Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to include mandatory training outlining and informing their staff of the elements and goals of the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for 4 staff (identified as Staff N, P, R and Q) out of seven in-service training files reviewed for QAPI training. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for unmet resident care needs due to an ineffective performance improvement program.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the appropriate care of indwelling, urinary catheter equipment for one Resident (R19) of three residents reviewed for catheter care, resulting in the potential for contamination of the equipment with infectious organisms and urinary tract infection.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to assess respiratory status for residents receiving as needed respiratory medications and supplemental oxygen according to professional standards of practice for one Resident (R168) of one resident reviewed for respiratory care.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the administration of an incorrect dose of insulin was documented and the attending physician notified for one Resident (R18) of two residents reviewed for insulin administration, resulting in the potential for uncontrolled glucose levels and future orders for insulin dosages adjusted based on incorrect documentation.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intakes MI00141709 and MI00142802. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of 5% or less, with 3 medication errors observed of 35 opportunities, resulting in a medication error rate of 8.57%.
November 22, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to intakes: MI00140557 and MI00140628 This requirement is not met as evidenced by: All times are reported in Eastern Standard time (EST) unless otherwise indicated. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide properly sized incontinence briefs for four residents (R6, R7, R8, and R10 ) of four residents reviewed for adequate supplies. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for embarrassment, brief leakage, discomfort, and skin breakdown from residents wearing incorrectly sized briefs.
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteThis deficiency pertains to MI00140557 and MI00140628. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure prompt resolution of grievances for seven Residents (R3, R6, R11, R12, R13, R14, and R15) of 15 samples residents reviewed. This deficient practice resulted in unaddressed resident grievances.
July 14, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide dignified care for five Residents (Resident [R14] and four confidential group Residents [C2, C3, C4, and C6]), of seven residents reviewed for dignity. This deficient practice resulted in feelings of sadness and discouragement for R14, and feelings of frustration, unease, and anger for confidential group residents.
- E Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain informed consent for psychotropic medications for four Residents (#11, #18, #25, and #37) out of five residents reviewed for psychotropic medications. This deficient practice resulted in the lack of documentation for evaluation regarding use, and lack of communication/education to the resident/resident representatives for initiation and/or dose changes of psychotropic medications.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide safe and secure storage of medications in one of two medication rooms reviewed during the medication storage task. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for medication diversion.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify, obtain orders for treatment, and provide wound care according to professional standards of practice for one Resident (R267) of 17 residents reviewed for quality of care. This deficient practice had the potential for delayed or worsening of wound healing and infection.
- D 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 prevent an avoidable accidental shoulder injury for one Resident (#60) of thirteen residents reviewed for accidents. This deficient practice resulted in Resident #60 reporting increased right shoulder pain, and feelings of frustration and unease related to the incident.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate nutrition and monitoring of nutritional status for two Residents (#11 & #59) of three residents reviewed for nutritional status. This deficient practice resulted in wrong diets being provided and lack of appropriate monitoring and/or follow-up with significant weight changes.
- D Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteThis citation pertains to Intake #MI00136290. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility physician failed to review the total program of care, including skin/wound care treatments for one Resident (R33) of one resident reviewed for a facility acquired burn and subsequent wound. This deficient practice resulted in poor continuity of care, and the potential for inconsistent skin/wound care treatments for R33's.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteThis deficient pertains to Intake #MI00131468. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to maintain a complete and accurate medical record for one Resident (R217) out of 15 sample residents reviewed. This deficient practice resulted in the failure to document a potential resident elopement from the facility.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 4 on June 26, 2025, 6 on May 29, 2024, 6 on July 14, 2023.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $17,610 |
| June 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | 14 days from July 25, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 | Fine | $9,252 |
| October 30, 2024 | Fine | $12,841 |
| May 29, 2024 | Fine | $91,031 |
| May 29, 2024 | Payment Denial | 26 days from June 27, 2024 |
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) | 3.24 | 3.99 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.88 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.89 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.66 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.5% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.1% | 39.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.68 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 3.39 on weekdays and 2.88 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.57 in April to June 2025 to 3.24 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 | 3.24 | 0.69 | 3.39 | 2.88 | 3.9% | 0 of 90 | 85 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.28 | 0.63 | 3.43 | 2.89 | 6.9% | 1 of 92 | 87 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.31 | 0.64 | 3.48 | 2.90 | 9.4% | 1 of 92 | 82 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.57 | 0.75 | 3.75 | 3.13 | 17.5% | 0 of 91 | 78 |
| 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 | 12.4 | 10.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.5 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.3 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.8 | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.6 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.8 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: OPTALIS KINGSFORD 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 | |
| Usitalo, Betty | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| 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 | |
| Dana Nicole Rochon, Dana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/04/2025 | |
| Irish, Colin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/28/2025 | |
| Usitalo, Betty | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/28/2025 |
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 22 problems in this area, most recently on February 3, 2026: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "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."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.88 hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community Kingsford, 0.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Maryhill Manor Niagara, 4.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Florence Health Services Florence, 11.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 46 citations
- Iron County Medical Care Facility Crystal Falls, 24.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
Michigan contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Michigan. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Kingsford's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 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 Kingsford get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 26, 2025. The Michigan average is 9.9.
- Has Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $130,734 in the last three years.
- Does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford 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 Kingsford?
- CMS lists 26 owners and managers, and links the home to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation. Legal business name: OPTALIS KINGSFORD 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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