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Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia

814 East Lincoln Avenue, Ionia, MI 48846

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Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia is a nursing home in Ionia, Michigan. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. Health inspection on March 25, 2026

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.

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  6. Fire safety inspection on March 25, 2026

    17 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0009. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop a communication plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SKLD Ionia.

  9. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  10. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. Health inspection on August 29, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. Health inspection on March 6, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2025.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2022 from $36,655 to $34,512.

  17. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2022 from $34,512 to $36,655.

  18. Health inspection on March 6, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  20. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2022 from $53,095 to $34,512.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(616) 527-0080
Last standard health inspection
March 25, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
107
Residents per day, on average
71.3
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Optalis Ionia Opco LLC
Chain
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Michigan average (16 vs 32).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • RAJAN G PATEL 2020 IRR FAM TR UAD 12-3-20205% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/01/2025
  • SWIHART, NATASHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2026

Questions

When was Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia last inspected?

CMS lists March 25, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since March 6, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.