Optalis Health & Rehabilitation

    26001 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive professional rehab with community

    I stayed here for rehab and felt genuinely cared for - the staff (Loretta at the concierge and Samar in admissions stood out) were kind, professional and informative. Nursing, PT/OT and on-site doctors delivered excellent, individualized care in a spotless, welcoming building with active daily programs (they even organized a memorable 100th birthday). I left stronger, comfortable and confident recommending this facility for rehab, memory support, and attentive, family-like care.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.72·(229)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      2.9
    • Amenities

      3.2
    • Value

      1.6

    Pros

    • high-quality physical and occupational therapy
    • compassionate and attentive nursing aides and concierge staff
    • responsive admissions and care-coordination team
    • on-site physicians and nurse practitioner coverage
    • clean, well-maintained common areas and rooms
    • engaging social activities and special-event programming
    • personalized, family-oriented bedside care
    • accommodating dietary options including halal selections
    • helpful assistance with paperwork and discharge planning
    • positive rehabilitation outcomes and recovery focus

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels and coverage
    • delays in staff responsiveness to call bells and care requests
    • gaps in nursing documentation and medication/pain management
    • inconsistent meal quality and limited menu flexibility
    • sanitation and pest-control inconsistencies in some areas
    • weaknesses in transfer-safety and fall-prevention practices
    • poor family communication and discharge coordination
    • variable night-shift performance and supervision
    • billing and contract-clarity issues including extra charges
    • staff morale and supervisory-culture concerns

    Summary of reviews

    This facility elicits strongly polarized experiences: many families and patients praise the rehabilitation teams, concierge and admissions staff, and certain frontline caregivers, while an overlapping set of reviews raises consistent operational concerns. Strengths most commonly referenced include robust physical and occupational therapy services that contribute to measurable functional gains, a welcoming admissions/concierge function that eases placement, and a number of individual caregivers who provide attentive, personalized interactions. On-site medical coverage and participation by physicians and nurse practitioners are additional positives cited by several families.

    Care quality is uneven across reviews. Therapy services are frequently described as a high point, with therapists credited for restoring mobility and independence. Nursing and aide performance receives mixed feedback: many staff are characterized as compassionate and effective, but others are cited for delayed responses to calls, inconsistent pain and medication management, and lapses in documentation. Several accounts describe prolonged waits for assistance, missed or delayed medication administration, and care-process gaps during night shifts. There are also observations suggesting weaknesses in transfer procedures and post-fall response time that warrant attention to safety protocols.

    Dining and nutrition present a mixed picture. Some reviewers praise fresh items, accommodated dietary needs (including halal options) and a helpful kitchen staff; others describe limited menu variety, inflexible menu substitutions, and inconsistent meal temperature or timely delivery. Activity programming and social events are frequently praised, with examples of well-run celebrations and regular recreational involvement; however, activity frequency and variety may be inconsistent depending on unit or timing.

    Facility condition and amenities are generally described positively in many comments—clean, bright rooms, an inviting lobby, and active housekeeping are noted—yet other reviewers raised sanitation and pest-control concerns in specific areas and inconsistent cleanliness or laundry handling in isolated cases. Family communication and administrative responsiveness are another notable pattern: several families commend specific administrators and admissions staff for clear, helpful communication, while others report difficulties reaching social work or leadership, miscommunication around discharge and transport, and billing or contract-clarity problems.

    Management and culture show divergence in perception. Positive reports highlight engaged administrators, proactive admissions staff, and hands-on concierge service that provide reassurance to families. Conversely, critical reviews point to supervisory shortcomings, punitive staff-discipline practices that affect morale, and variable oversight—particularly overnight—that aligns with reported declines in responsiveness. There are also a small number of serious, individual allegations including misplaced belongings, alleged falsification of documentation, and concerns following adverse clinical events; these items are serious and suggest the need for clear incident review and transparent family communication.

    In summary, prospective residents and families are likely to encounter excellent rehabilitation services and caring individual staff, especially during daytime shifts, balanced against operational inconsistencies in staffing, night coverage, medication and documentation practices, meal service, and communication. Visiting in person, asking specific questions about staffing ratios for the intended unit and shift, clarifying contract and billing terms, and requesting examples of recent quality-improvement actions or incident-response protocols can help families assess whether the facility’s strengths align with their clinical and safety priorities.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Optalis Health & Rehabilitation is located at 26001 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127.

    About Optalis Health & Rehabilitation

    Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Dearborn Heights sits in Michigan and serves as a for-profit senior living community offering a range of care options like post-hospital care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, independent and assisted living, memory care, and hospice care, with personalized support spread across several facilities in Michigan and Ohio, all aiming to address the individual needs of each resident. The care team, which includes nurses and aides who've been described as hands-on and friendly, provides help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, and even assistance for those with diabetes or Parkinson's. The building features include private or semi-private rooms-some with kitchenettes and private bathrooms-handicap accessibility, housekeeping and laundry services, air conditioning, TVs, WiFi, and lounges for group activities or quiet time, so you'll see a maintenance-free lifestyle here with both privacy and company when needed. Independent and assisted living areas have activities and programs designed to help with rehab, daily living, and mental wellness including support for those with Alzheimer's and other cognitive concerns-there's even special programming and safety features in place for memory care like secured access and call systems.

    Dining services accommodate various diets, such as organic food and special needs for diabetes or Parkinson's, and meals are served with attention to nutrition and enjoyment, you'll find chefs preparing meals in a common dining room where residents eat together. There are activity rooms, a fitness center, arts and crafts, education programs, and planned day trips, plus they offer concierge services and move-in help to make transitions easier. Transportation is available for doctor visits and outings, and there's an emphasis on open visitation so families can stay connected while keeping everyone safe, especially through careful infection prevention practices like regular health screenings and sanitation, although the facility has faced citations and compliance issues over infection control and some aspects of rehabilitative services. Inspection reports have shown a number of deficiencies, including quality of life and care concerns, so anyone thinking about moving in should review recent reports, talk with the team, and maybe even see the place in person during a scheduled or virtual tour.

    The staff creates care plans tailored to each resident, with physician consultations encouraged to find what services fit individual medical or personal care needs, and they walk families through financial options, whether it's Medicare, Medicaid, or discussing long-term care insurance, and can connect families with elder care experts if more guidance is needed. Optalis holds 124 licensed beds and averages about 92 residents per day, with nursing staff on-site around the clock and resources to handle wound care, medication support, podiatry, and even respiratory therapy, plus a state-of-the-art therapy gym for physical, occupational, or speech rehab. Administration has earned positive reviews from some for being attentive, though staff turnover rates and various state inspection issues are worth noting. Rooms are available in studio, single, and two-bedroom layouts, with pricing details discussed during consultations, and amenities range from game rooms and internet access to scheduled programs and housekeeping, with a real effort to try and enrich residents' daily experiences even if the place isn't perfect. Managed by Optalis Health & Rehabilitation with ties to Cranberry Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, and managed and owned by groups like Om Holdco 5 LLC, Optum Management Solutions Inc, Charles Dunn, Rajan Patel, and Hemant Shah, the facility connects to resources for education, regulatory committees, and advanced care planning. There's a dedicated website for more detailed information and additional resources for families who want to look deeper into what services and support might fit best.

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