How does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 1 of 5 stars (health inspections 1 of 5, staffing 2 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
CMS lists it as a SFF Candidate (Special Focus Facility program), its category for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Care Compare shows the abuse icon for this home, which CMS applies after abuse-related citations.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids on Care Compare is dated May 8, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 54 health deficiencies, 40 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H |
| August 19, 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | G |
| August 19, 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E |
| August 19, 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D |
| August 19, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| August 19, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| August 19, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| August 19, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
CMS also lists 4 fines totaling $191,579 in the last three years.
How is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids staffed?
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids reports 3.27 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.40 registered-nurse hours, against a Kent County median of 4.18 total hours across the 27 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 66.4%, and 1 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Ask Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids how many nurse aides cover each hall on evenings and weekends; CMS's daily average blends every shift together.
Who owns and operates Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids?
CMS lists Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids's ownership type as for profit - individual, operated by the legal entity Optalis Grand Rapids Opco Llc within the OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on January 1, 1987.
How does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids compare with other nursing homes in Kent County?
Among the 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kent County, 20 carry a higher overall star rating than Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids, and the county average is 3.4 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Belmont | Belmont | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| Valley Health Center | Grand Rapids | ★★★★★ | 20 |
| Covenant Village of the Great Lakes | Grand Rapids | ★★★★☆ | 37 |
| Medilodge of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids | ★☆☆☆☆ | 55 |
| Valley View Care Center | Grand Rapids | ★☆☆☆☆ | 139 |
What should families ask Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids?
Ask Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”. What was the plan of correction?
- The staffing rating is low. How many nurse aides are on the floor on evenings and weekends?
- What has changed since CMS flagged this home, and who is the current administrator?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- Who is the attending physician or nurse practitioner, and how often do they visit?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235458, 120 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.27 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 1 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
