All citations for Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 74 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2026).
Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.