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Harbor Point Dearborn Heights

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6500 N Inkster Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 4812713 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: MI LARA — view official record
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 239 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility features an excellent rehabilitation therapy team and a highly welcoming admissions staff, making it a strong candidate for short-term recovery. However, families must be aware of significant concerns regarding nursing responsiveness and medication management; we strongly recommend frequent visits and active involvement in your loved one's daily care to ensure their needs are met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

239 reviews on Google
Harbor Point (Optalis) Dearborn Heights receives highly polarized reviews, with many families praising the admissions and concierge staff for their warmth and responsiveness. However, there is a consistent pattern of severe complaints regarding nursing care, including slow response times to call lights, medication management errors, and poor hygiene standards. While the rehabilitation therapy team is frequently cited as a major strength, the facility's reputation is heavily impacted by concerns over staffing levels and inconsistent patient care.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff6.0Clean6.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional rehabilitation therapy team
  • Welcoming and professional admissions/concierge staff
  • Clean and inviting facility environment
  • Compassionate individual staff members

Concerns

  • Slow or ignored call light response times (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and lack of basic patient care (bathing/linens) (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Medication management and administration errors (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from nursing/admin (mentioned by 6 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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14 reviews posted between Oct 14, 2025Oct 18, 2025 · 12 were 5-star
11 reviews posted between May 19, 2025May 23, 2025 · 11 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the intimate size of your 13-resident community, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive consistent attention?
  • 2Could you walk me through your current process for medication administration and the double-check systems you use to ensure accuracy for each resident?
  • 3I noticed your rehabilitation team is highly regarded; how do they coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure that daily hygiene and linen changes remain a priority while residents are in recovery?
  • 4What is your preferred method for keeping families updated on their loved one's health status, and how do you ensure that communication remains proactive and consistent?
  • 5Since your admissions team is known for being so welcoming, how do you facilitate the transition for new residents to ensure they feel immediately integrated into the daily social activities here?
  • 6In the event of a medical concern, what is the clear chain of command for notifying family members, and how quickly can we expect a response from the nursing leadership?

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Key Review Excerpts

The physical and occupational therapist are fantastic. I am so thankful for everything they did for me. In 10 months I learned to walk again after being paralyzed from the waist down.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

I would not send your loved one here if they have a medication regimen that if administered incorrectly can make them sicker or worse kill them! They have many on staff that say they will do something and they never do.

Family member · 2025★★★☆☆

The staff at Optalis in Dearborn Heights are caring, compassionate and thorough. Very timely as well. Darlene the administrator is amazing at talking with people, calming their fears and educating families on a wide variety of concerns.

Family member · 2026★★★★★
Source: 239 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: MI Dept. of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

3total
6deficiencies

Key Findings

Recent inspections and investigations have identified serious concerns regarding staff conduct, including instances of staff consuming alcohol on duty and staff sleeping during shifts. While some administrative and record-keeping issues were noted, the facility has addressed some violations through staff terminations and updated monitoring practices.

Feb 9, 2026Routine
R 400.639(1)

Employee records for DCS Kimberly Walker and Latrice Navarro were incomplete (files maintained offsite).

R 400.685(8)

Resident A’s guardian did not sign the Resident Care Agreement dated 2/20/25.

R 400.691(1)(g)

Resident B’s record had no weight records on file before 1/4/26; missing Nov 2025 and December 2025.

R 400.637(4)

No record of cost of care payments for Resident B; however, the licensee confirmed last payment was received on 1/23/26.

Dec 5, 2024Complaint

Direct care staff were observed in the medication room consuming alcohol while on shift; video and photos showed staff drinking in the garage and medication room.

Jul 11, 2024Complaint

Direct care staff (Taira Gee) was found sleeping while on duty; investigation also revealed staff sleeping in makeshift beds around the dining room table.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Hope Network Behavioral Health Services

Source: State licensing data

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