Nursing homes › Michigan › Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall
916 East Lewis Street, Whitehall, MI 49461 · 2318944056 · 125 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, a group operating 37 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 10 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,053,062 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (Michigan median: 3.80). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 3.00. Nursing staff turnover: 58%.
All-time on record: 59 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-03-05 | Have 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-12-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-09-10 | Honor 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-08-19 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-06-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-22 |
| 2025-06-17 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-22 |
| 2025-06-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-22 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-04 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-04 |
| 2024-12-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-12-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-04 |
| 2024-12-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-12-10 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-12-10 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-09-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-15 |
| 2024-02-29 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-09 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Payment Denial | 63 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM HOLDCO 7 LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/01/2025 |
| PATEL, RAJAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| PATEL, RAJAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| OPTUM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| COOPER, LINDSAY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| SHARON, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| SOLAREWICZ, KRYSTYNA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| VAGNETTI, KIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 235206. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.