How does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia rate on Medicare Care Compare?
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 4 of 5 stars (health inspections 4 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 2 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 of Ionia find?
The most recent standard health inspection of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia on Care Compare is dated March 25, 2026 and is part of a rating cycle with 6 health deficiencies, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D |
| March 25, 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 |
| March 25, 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| March 25, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| March 25, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| March 25, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
How is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia staffed?
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia reports 3.48 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.49 registered-nurse hours, against a Ionia County median of 3.50 total hours across the 2 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 31.8%, and 1 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia 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 of Ionia?
CMS lists Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Optalis Ionia Opco Llc within the OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on January 1, 1967.
How does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia compare with other nursing homes in Ionia County?
Among the 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ionia County, 1 carry a higher overall star rating than Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia, and the county average is 4.5 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Belding | Belding | ★★★★★ | 128 |
What should families ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia?
Ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia about the specific items CMS recorded, then about bed availability and payment source.
- The last inspection cited “Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”. What was the plan of correction?
- 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 235032, 107 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 3.48 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 4 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
