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 31 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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 March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, 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).

  18. 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 March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2023).

  19. 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 March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2023).

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, 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).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, 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).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, 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).

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.