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Facility profile · CCN 235665

Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heig

43 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $4,233.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
43
Total citations
32
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$4,233
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care20 Medication & Pharmacy5 Nutrition & Dietary5 Resident Rights5 Nursing & Physician Services3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6774 F6844 F6863 F7613 F8123

Citation history

43 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 21, 2026F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint
Jan 21, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Aug 6, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Apr 7, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Aug 22, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
May 16, 2024F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DComplaint
May 16, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
May 16, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
May 16, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Mar 21, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DComplaint
Mar 21, 2024F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Nov 27, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Nov 27, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Oct 18, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Oct 18, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint
Mar 8, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.FStandard
Mar 8, 2023F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $4,233 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 17, 2023Fine$4,233—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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