How does The Oaks at Byron Center rate on Medicare Care Compare?
The Oaks at Byron Center carries an overall Medicare Care Compare rating of 5 of 5 stars (health inspections 4 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 5 of 5) in the CMS file updated October 1, 2026.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare Care Compare) -- nursing home file updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-30. Michigan licenses nursing homes under Public Health Code Part 217; LARA's Bureau of Survey and Certification carries out the inspections for CMS.
What did the latest inspection of The Oaks at Byron Center find?
The most recent standard health inspection of The Oaks at Byron Center on Care Compare is dated December 3, 2025 and is part of a rating cycle with 2 health deficiencies.
Deficiencies cited on that inspection date (scope/severity codes run A, least serious, to L, most serious):
| Inspection | Tag | What was cited | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| December 3, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
How is The Oaks at Byron Center staffed?
The Oaks at Byron Center reports 4.26 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 1.16 registered-nurse hours, against a Kent County median of 4.18 total hours across the 27 certified homes in the county.
Total nursing staff turnover is listed at 40.0%, and 0 administrator(s) left during the CMS measurement period.
Turnover matters as much as hours: residents do better when the same aides return day after day. Ask how long the director of nursing and the aides on your parent's unit have been there.
Who owns and operates The Oaks at Byron Center?
CMS lists The Oaks at Byron Center's ownership type as for profit - corporation, operated by the legal entity Trilogy Healthcare Of Kent Llc within the TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES chain.
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid on February 14, 2008.
CMS flags it as part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents may move in from independent or assisted living on the same campus.
How does The Oaks at Byron Center compare with other nursing homes in Kent County?
Among the 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Kent County, 0 carry a higher overall star rating than The Oaks at Byron Center, and the county average is 3.4 stars.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Sub-Acute Rehabilitation | Grand Rapids | ★★★★☆ | 48 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Cedar Springs | Cedar Springs | ★★★☆☆ | 77 |
| Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Forest Hills | Grand Rapids | ★★★☆☆ | 58 |
| Medilodge of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids | ★☆☆☆☆ | 55 |
| Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 |
What should families ask The Oaks at Byron Center?
Use The Oaks at Byron Center's own Care Compare record as the agenda: its latest citations, its staffing and who owns it.
- The last inspection cited “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”. What was the plan of correction?
- Is a bed available for long-term care under Medicaid, or only for Medicare short-term rehab?
- How are therapy minutes scheduled for short-stay rehab residents?
| It is | It isn't | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | CMS 235639, 60 certified beds, Medicare and Medicaid | Not an AFC or Home for the Aged license |
| Care | 24-hour nursing; 4.26 nursing hours per resident-day | Not a residential setting with personal care only |
| Rating | 5 of 5 stars overall on Care Compare | Not a guarantee of current conditions; ratings lag change |
