Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ionia
Ionia, MI · 107 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 25, 2026
CMS Certification Number 235032 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION · For profit - Corporation
- New ownershipOwnership changed July 1, 2025 (change of ownership)from IONIA SNF LLC
Position within MI
19 citations — more than 71% of the 422 certified nursing homes in MI. Compared within MI rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 17 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in MI are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 731 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
5 of the 19 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 19 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MI figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 19 |
| Median facility in MI | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2024 | 0 |
| March 6, 2025 | 2 |
| March 25, 2026 | 17 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-03-25 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2026-03-25 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2026-03-25 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2025-03-06 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2026-03-25 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2026-03-25 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-03-25 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2026-03-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 25, 2026 — 17 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026) |
March 6, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.