Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis in Saginaw, MI was fined $162,520 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis (Saginaw, MI) — $162,520 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis in Saginaw, MI was fined $162,520 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.