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 19 of 19 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, 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).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, 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).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0740, 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).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care 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).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care 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).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care 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).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care 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).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care 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).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service 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).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services 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).

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.