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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 80% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 14 findings, above the MI average of 9.8. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heights receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness, concierge services, and physical therapy team. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding neglect, slow response times for call lights, and poor communication from nursing staff. Prospective families should weigh the positive experiences of rehab patients against the recurring reports of staffing shortages and inconsistent care quality.
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Key Review Excerpts
“In 10 months I learned to walk again after being paralyzed from the waist down. Robin, Bridget, Jerry, Delmico, Natalie, Sharon, Romel, Ouju and others of the crew are awesome.”
“The night staff needs to be shaken up. There are plenty of aides to assist you but Heaven help you if you need medication after 10 pm. Most of the staff, disappears for an hour and a half or more, every single night.”
“The facility smelled refreshing, and Cindy at the front desk was so pleasant seems like great customer service is so hard to come by these days, everyone my husband & I encountered was phenomenal”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has faced recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing 9 complaint-triggered reports about care concerns. The most persistent issues involve basic daily care assistance, accident prevention and safety hazards, and care planning problems that appear repeatedly from 2022 through 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in fundamental care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that families should carefully investigate before choosing this facility.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 21, 2024
$42,136
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heig
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Optalis Health & Rehabilitation
37 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 6 of 37
Owners
Om Holdco 5 LLC
Owner · Organization
Optalis Lp Investors 5 LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Snw LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Optum Management Solutions. INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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