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.
Last standard health inspection on record
June 25, 2025
Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.