3.9(45 ratings)· Grand Rapids average: 4.1
1 / 5CMS Care Compare
Families and patients at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard often praise the therapy team and describe staff as caring, especially during short-term rehab stays. However, several reviewers report serious concerns about neglect, slow call-light response, and medication management, particularly for longer-term residents.
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Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard is a senior living community in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 45 reviews.
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation at Leonard, formerly known as SKLD Leonard, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located just minutes from The Medical Mile and Knapps Corner in Grand Rapids, MI. The community focuses on providing care and support to residents in a warm and welcoming environment.
Optalis at Leonard offers a wide range of rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, provided by a team of trained and compassionate staff. Both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and therapy services are available to help individuals recover from injury, surgery, or illness, using state-of-the-art equipment and personalized treatment plans intended to improve mobility, strength, and overall function.
For individuals requiring ongoing medical attention, the community provides long-term care with round-the-clock nursing support, including medication management and wound care. Respite care services are also available, offering temporary care in a safe and comfortable setting so that regular caregivers can take a break from their responsibilities.
Leonard also provides end-of-life care, described as an environment for reflection, relaxation, and release, with skilled medical professionals dedicated to supporting a dignified passing. Details on hospice care services can be obtained by contacting the community directly.
The center accepts various managed care insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, and has financial counselors available to help patients and families navigate insurance coverage and benefits. Meals are prepared to be well-balanced and can be modified for dietary needs, including reduced-fat, low-calorie, high-fiber, and low-sodium options, with snacks and substitute meals also available.
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Help Me Choose3.9overall · 45 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (45)
Amber Latham
Jun 2026
Horrible place all locations I don't even know how they are still up and running they keep getting sued filing bankruptcy under staffed forcing CNAs to use hoyers with one person STATE needs to shut all locations down PERMANENTLY and the DON HERE isn't worth 2 rusty nickels ‼️‼️‼️
Matt Lozon
Apr 2026
This is a great place staff is very helpful in healing my family member
Barbara Dudley
Mar 2026
It is an older facility but very clean. Staff is friendly, considerate, helpful in all ways. They gave excellent care to my son recovering from brain surgery. Check out the full services they provide.
Chris Stapert
Mar 2026
I was terrified when I pulled in the Driveway/Entrance to this facility. My mother is here and the human factor of bringing/leaving a loved one is hard in and of its own self. I had many doubts about this facility. The way that my Mom has been treated here is absolutely beyond Stellar, the staff is absolutely amazing. The way the staff makes a difficult situation for patients and patients family and friends is exceptional. I can leave to go home and know that my mother is being treated with respect and dignity. "If you or or someone you know" is in this stage in life, This is where "WE" Belong
barbara simakova
Feb 2026
New management, friendly staff, great care!
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 37 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2026
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 5, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard is located at 1700 Leonard Street NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Families and patients at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard often praise the therapy team and describe staff as caring, especially during short-term rehab stays. However, several reviewers report serious concerns about neglect, slow call-light response, and medication management, particularly for longer-term residents.
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 37 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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