ElderGrade
F

33/100

Poor

Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids

1950 32Nd Street Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

CMS 1/5 stars #26 of 27 in Kent County (616) 452-5900
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 12 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $136,785 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 65%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 4 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 6 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 85 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.8 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.41 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

3/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 65% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $136,785 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 3 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.39 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.41 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.06 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 64.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 101 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 30, 2026 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Mar 5, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

D Mar 5, 2026 F0558 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Dec 29, 2025 F0678 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Dec 29, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION, which operates 37 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PATEL, RAJAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PATEL, RAJAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OPTUM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BILBAO, ANDREW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LYON, THOMAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SLENDEBROEK, MATTHEW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OPTALIS GRAND RAPIDS PROPCO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
OPTUM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PAAR 108 LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PAAR 108-GR LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PINAL R PATEL 2017 IRRV TR UAD 6-14-17 Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PINAL R PATEL REVOCABLE TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids

What is the ElderGrade for Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids? +

Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids holds an ElderGrade of F (33 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids? +

Residents receive an average of 3.39 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 12 of the 101 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.