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Optalis Canton: Abuse Protection Failures - MI

Healthcare Facility
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Canton
Canton, MI  ·  2/5 stars

The man, identified in inspection records only as Resident 111, told a licensed practical nurse that he wanted to be shaved on days he gets cleaned up. By November 25, a certified nursing aide named CNA K observed that he had a full beard and told inspectors it did not look like he had been shaved since admission.

When a federal inspector interviewed Resident 111 on December 1, he had just been shaved. He was smiling and grinning during the conversation.

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The inspection was a complaint survey. Inspectors cited the facility for failing to provide grooming assistance to a resident who could not carry out those tasks independently, a deficiency rated as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm.

At the exit conference that afternoon, the nursing home administrator and director of nursing did not offer additional documentation or information when given the opportunity.

The facility's own policy, dated December 2023, stated that residents unable to carry out daily living activities independently would receive services to maintain good grooming and hygiene, and that the level of assistance needed would be documented in each resident's care plan.

Resident 111 said he wanted to be shaved. Nobody had.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Canton from 2025-12-01 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Editorial process: AI-synthesized regulatory data, reviewed for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: June 20, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Canton in Canton, MI was cited for abuse-related violations during a health inspection on December 1, 2025.

The man, identified in inspection records only as Resident 111, told a licensed practical nurse that he wanted to be shaved on days he gets cleaned up.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Canton?
The man, identified in inspection records only as Resident 111, told a licensed practical nurse that he wanted to be shaved on days he gets cleaned up.
How serious are these violations?
These are very serious violations that may indicate significant patient safety concerns. Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain the highest standards of care. Families should review the full inspection report and consider whether this facility meets their safety expectations.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Canton, MI, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Canton or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 235618.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Canton's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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