Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall
916 East Lewis Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall is a nursing home in Whitehall, 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
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 5, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since February 29, 202455 (Michigan average 32)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
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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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
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CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
April 4, 2026
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from April 4, 2026, for 63 days.
Health inspection on March 5, 2026
15 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
112 of 422 Michigan homes (27%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 6 times since 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 3 times since 2025.
Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0725 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0727 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0895. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
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 March 27, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 4 times since 2024.
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 March 27, 2026.
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 May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on March 5, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
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 27, 2026.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on December 26, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SKLD WHITEHALL.
Health inspection on September 10, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.
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 October 10, 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 October 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.
Health inspection on August 19, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on June 17, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 July 22, 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 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 July 22, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 19, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on December 10, 2024
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
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 January 14, 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
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 April 4, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
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 January 14, 2025.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
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 January 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on December 10, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 January 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
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 January 14, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on September 18, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
16 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 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 April 9, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
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 9, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 29, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 3, 2023 from $23,989 to $15,593.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (231) 894-4056
- Last standard health inspection
- March 5, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 125
- Residents per day, on average
- 79.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Optalis Whitehall Opco LLC
- Chain
- Optalis Health & Rehabilitation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Michigan average (55 vs 32).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- OM HOLD CO 9 LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/2025
- PAAR 108 LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/01/2025
- PINAL R. PATEL 2017 IRREVOCABLE TRUST F/B/O AARNA R. PATEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/01/2025
- PINAL R. PATEL 2017 IRREVOCABLE TRUST F/B/O ANSH R. PATEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/01/2025
- PINAL R. PATEL 2020 IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST UAD 10-6-20205% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/01/2025
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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
- FEKKEN, TARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2026
Questions
When was Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall last inspected?
CMS lists March 5, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall have?
CMS lists 55 health citations since February 29, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall 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 Whitehall?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.