Optalis Canton: Abuse Reporting Failures - MI
On November 25, a certified nursing assistant identified in the report as CNA K told inspectors that the resident, referred to as Resident 111, had a full beard and that it did not look like he had been shaved since his admission to the facility. His beard had grown thick enough that it took five to six razors to shave him.
A licensed practical nurse who served as the resident's unit manager confirmed what the resident wanted. Resident 111 was shaved during the inspection period, and inspectors noted he was smiling during the interview.
At the exit conference on December 1, the nursing home administrator and the director of nursing were asked whether they had additional documentation or information about the lapse. They did not offer any.
The deficiency was cited at a level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, and inspectors noted it affected a small number of residents.
The violation falls under a federal tag that covers basic assistance with daily living activities, including grooming, for residents who cannot perform those tasks independently. The facility's own policy, dated December 2023, states that residents who cannot carry out activities of daily living on their own will receive services to maintain good grooming and hygiene, and that the amount of assistance each resident needs will be documented in their care plan.
Resident 111 had told staff what he wanted. A nursing assistant saw the result. It took five or six razors to undo it.
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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Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Canton in Canton, MI was cited for abuse-related violations during a health inspection on December 1, 2025.
His beard had grown thick enough that it took five to six razors to shave him.
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.