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Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall

916 East Lewis Street, Whitehall, MI 49461 · (231) 894-4056 · 125 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5
Abuse icon: CMS flags this facility for an abuse citation in recent inspections.

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 420 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 57.8%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
  • Ask who is responsible for care decisions locally and at OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION. A shared affiliation does not establish identical care at every location.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, a group operating 36 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 9 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $2,068,096 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (Michigan median: 3.81). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 3.00. Nursing staff turnover: 58%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 59 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-03-05Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. GHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. GHealthcorrected 2026-06-05
2026-03-05Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. GHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. FHealthcorrected 2026-06-05
2026-03-05Have 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. FHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. FHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. EHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2026-05-08
2026-03-05Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-27
2026-03-05Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2026-05-08
2025-12-26Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-01-28
2025-09-10Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-10Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-10
2025-09-10Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-10
2025-08-19Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-09-26
2025-06-17Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-07-22
2025-06-17Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-07-22
2025-06-17Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-07-22
2025-03-19Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-19Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-04-04
2024-12-10Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2025-03-07
2024-12-10Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. EHealthcorrected 2025-04-04
2024-12-10Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. DHealthcorrected 2025-03-07
2024-12-10Ensure 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-07
2024-12-10Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-14
2024-12-10Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. DHealthcorrected 2025-03-07
2024-09-18Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Ecomplaintcorrected 2024-10-15
2024-02-29Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. FHealthcorrected 2024-04-09

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-05Payment Denial63 days payment denial

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
OM HOLDCO 7 LLC5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization100%since 07/01/2025
PATEL, RAJANManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2025
PATEL, RAJANCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2025
OPTUM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. INCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2025
COOPER, LINDSAYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2025
SHARON, ROBERTOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2025
SOLAREWICZ, KRYSTYNAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2025
VAGNETTI, KIMOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2025

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 235206), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/optalis-health-rehabilitation-of-whitehall-whitehall-mi/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235206. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.