Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall
916 East Lewis Street
Whitehall MI 49461
Phone: 2318944056
Abuse icon For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Michigan average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Whitehall average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 125 |
| Average residents per day | 79.5 |
| Occupancy | 64% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | OPTALIS HEALTH & REHABILITATION (36 facilities) |
| County | Muskegon |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1971-04-08 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 235206 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 19 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.15 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.23 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 68.4% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.8% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Questions to ask Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall have?
CMS certifies 125 beds; the facility reports an average of 79.5 residents per day (about 64% occupancy).
Does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.