Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford
1225 Woodward Avenue, Kingsford, MI 49801
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How Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford Compares
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford is a 107-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kingsford, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.3%) is above the Michigan average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 107 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kingsford, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.8% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (60% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (70% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1% (102% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.6% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9% (64% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford with other nursing homes in Kingsford.
How is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.8% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford lag behind other Kingsford options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Kingsford
Kingsford sits in Dickinson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,811 (22.9%)
- Median age
- 47.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,704
- Median home value
- $109,300
Demographics for Dickinson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kingsford.
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