Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard
Nursing Home Facility
1700 Leonard Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Located on Leonard Street., Northeast in Grand Rapids, MI, Heartland provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. Our clinical and therapy teams are experienced in providing specialized care focused on your needs, interests and ability. This commitment results in a smoother and safer transition throughout your recuperation. You should look for a setting that specializes in providing vital medical care and rehabilitation in a warm and caring environment. We offer a range of services to meet your health care needs.
Operated by Optalis Health & Rehabilitation, which runs 31 communities in our directory.
With 69 beds, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Grand Rapids average about 36 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 87% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Grand Rapids average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 62%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Kent County, MI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 27 problems at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard. None of them caused harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation at Leonard offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 69
- Occupancy 87%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 62%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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