Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall — Nursing Home in Whitehall, MI

916 East Lewis Street, Whitehall, MI, 49461 | 2318944056

CMS Five-Star Rating

★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds125
Average Residents/Day77.7
CMS Certification Number235206

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 3.56 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.70 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection December 26, 2025
Total Deficiencies 1

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (December 26, 2025).

Inspection Findings — December 26, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 28, 2026
CareQED Analysis

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall is a 125-bed nursing home in Whitehall, Michigan. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, below the Michigan average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.

The facility’s recent inspection raised only limited issues and did not include any severe citations, which suggests no major regulatory failures. One thing to ask about is how the home ensures adequate licensed nursing coverage and daily staffing, since staffing and supervision were noted as concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall Medicare and Medicaid certified?

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall's CMS star rating?

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall?

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall reports 3.56105 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall have?

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Whitehall has 125 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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