Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heig
Sterling Heights, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235665) · 163 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,233
Phone: (586) 274-9044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heights has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heights reports total nurse staffing of 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heights has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,233.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Sterling Heights is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 12, 2013. The facility has 163 certified beds with an average of 153.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.12 for Michigan. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.99, with 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,233.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 36 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, per the data provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, with 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 58.1%. CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,233.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 163 certified beds and an average of 153.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Optalis Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 36 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 12, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5862749044 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5862749044 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235665?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.