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The Oaks at Byron Center is a for profit - corporation facility in Byron Center, MI with 60 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 16 deficiency records on file.

2280 Byron View Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Phone: 6169497310

Overall Rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
235639
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
56
In Hospital
No
County
Kent
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.02 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.06
CNA Hours
2.03
Total Nursing Hours
4.12 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
44.7%
RN Turnover
55.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About The Oaks at Byron Center

The Oaks at Byron Center operates 60 certified beds in Byron Center, MI with approximately 56 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.12 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.02 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, The Oaks at Byron Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 44.7%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 17, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 13, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 13, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 13, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 13, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 21, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 13, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 7.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 29.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 87.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 18.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.1% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for The Oaks at Byron Center?
The Oaks at Byron Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at The Oaks at Byron Center?
The Oaks at Byron Center reports 4.12 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.02 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 44.7%.
How many beds does The Oaks at Byron Center have?
The Oaks at Byron Center has 60 certified beds with approximately 56 residents. The facility is located at 2280 Byron View Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Does The Oaks at Byron Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, The Oaks at Byron Center has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has The Oaks at Byron Center received any fines or penalties?
No, The Oaks at Byron Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns The Oaks at Byron Center?
The Oaks at Byron Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was The Oaks at Byron Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for The Oaks at Byron Center was on Dec 3, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for The Oaks at Byron Center?
The Oaks at Byron Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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