How does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 2 of 5 stars (health inspections 3 of 5, staffing 1 of 5, quality measures 4 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard on Care Compare is dated April 9, 2026 and is part of a rating cycle with 11 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E |
| April 9, 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E |
| April 9, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| April 9, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| April 9, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| April 9, 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D |
| April 9, 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D |
| April 9, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D |
| April 9, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| April 9, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D |
How is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard staffed?
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard reports 3.06 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.36 registered-nurse hours, against a Kent County median of 4.18 total hours across the 27 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 68.8%, and 3 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard how many nurse aides cover each hall on evenings and weekends; CMS's daily average blends every shift together.
Who owns and operates Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard?
CMS lists Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Optalis Leonard Opco Llc within the OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on October 1, 1975.
How does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard compare with other nursing homes in Kent County?
Among the 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kent County, 19 carry a higher overall star rating than Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard, and the county average is 3.4 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Christian Health Center | Grand Rapids | ★★★★★ | 136 |
| Porter Hills Health Center | Grand Rapids | ★★★★★ | 39 |
| Valley Health Center | Grand Rapids | ★★★★★ | 20 |
| Medilodge of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids | ★☆☆☆☆ | 55 |
| Valley View Care Center | Grand Rapids | ★☆☆☆☆ | 139 |
What should families ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard?
Ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee”. What was the plan of correction?
- The staffing rating is low. How many nurse aides are on the floor on evenings and weekends?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235261, 69 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.06 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 2 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
