Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235458) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $136,785 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (616) 452-5900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.7%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $136,785.00 and 3 payment denials for Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming homes.
About this facility
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids is a 120-bed nursing home in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with an average of 100.5 residents. The facility is operated under for-profit individual ownership and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 64.7%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $136,785.00, along with 3 payment denials on this facility's record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. In addition, this facility is designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes with a history of persistent poor performance that are placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which includes 36 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 64.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $136,785.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and it is designated as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance under increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average of 100.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which has 36 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating (1 star), a staffing rating (2 stars), and a quality measure rating (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (616) 452-5900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (616) 452-5900 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235458?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.