Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig
26001 Ford Road · Dearborn Heights, MI · 48127 · 3132744600
124 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Optalis Health & Rehabilitation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $42,136 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026
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.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2023
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.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 21, 2024 | Fine | $42,136 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235428 · certified since February 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.