How does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 1 of 5 stars (health inspections 1 of 5, staffing 3 of 5, quality measures 3 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
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 & Rehabilitation of Wyoming find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming on Care Compare is dated January 8, 2026 and is part of a rating cycle with 32 health deficiencies, 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G |
| January 8, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| January 8, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| January 8, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E |
| January 8, 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E |
| January 8, 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E |
| January 8, 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E |
| January 8, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E |
| January 8, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| January 8, 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E |
How is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming staffed?
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming reports 3.61 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.42 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 44.6%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Turnover matters as much as hours: residents do better when the same aides return day after day. Ask how long the director of nursing and the aides on your parent's unit have been there.
Who owns and operates Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming?
CMS lists Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Optalis Wyoming Opco Llc within the OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on October 1, 1985.
How does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming 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 & Rehabilitation of Wyoming, and the county average is 3.4 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Kalamazoo Ave SE) | Grand Rapids | ★★★★★ | 165 |
| Medilodge of Wyoming | Wyoming | ★★★★★ | 80 |
| St Ann's Home | Grand Rapids | ★★★★★ | 55 |
| The Oaks at Byron Center | Byron Center | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| Clark Retirement Community | Grand Rapids | ★☆☆☆☆ | 39 |
What should families ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming?
Ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”. What was the plan of correction?
- 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 235441, 92 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.61 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 |
