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 26 to 47 of 47 citations

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2025).

  2. 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 November 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).

  4. 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 August 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  6. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service 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

    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 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

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

    Health citation F-0551, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

  10. 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 March 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2024).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 27, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).

  14. 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 November 27, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 18, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights 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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  19. 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 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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0688, 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).

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

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

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control 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 October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.