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Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall

916 East Lewis Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
Score: 30 / 100

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 30/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Michigan. Families considering this Whitehall facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 67 deficiencies at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Whitehall. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.30 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.97 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.96 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

67
Total Deficiencies
Dec 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 66 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Sep 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 12.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.2% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 6.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
125
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22