Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig
Dearborn Heights, MI · Medicare-certified · 124 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
★★★★★3 of 5 overall
3 of 5 stars overall. Health inspection is low at 2 stars, staffing is 4 stars, and quality measures are 5 stars; it has a recent federal penalty with $42,136 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: February 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $42,136recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0633.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.70
Licensed practical nurses
1.24
Nurse aides
2.12
Weekend nursing
3.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.3%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.7%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
93.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $42,136 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $42,136 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 21, 2024
$42,136
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION · 37 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
97.9 residents on an average day (79% of 124 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 43 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.