Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig
38200 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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How Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig Compares
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig is a 163-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.5%) is below the Michigan average of 5.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 163 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sterling Heights, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 15.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Michigan average of 3.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Michigan average of 5.4% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — better than the Michigan average of 24.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 423 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig with other nursing homes in Sterling Heights.
How is Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 5.4% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 163 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig?
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 Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights sits in Macomb County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 148,022 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $64,641
- Median home value
- $174,000
Demographics for Macomb County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sterling Heights.
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