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Brio of Johnston, LLC
6901 Peckham Street, Johnston, IA 50131
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 36 beds, Brio of Johnston, LLC serves Johnston in Polk County, Iowa and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2018.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 2, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $7K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 55.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Polk Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.3 | 31.4 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.1% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $6,923 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 13 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×11
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 May 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2023 | Fine | $6,923 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.1%, RNs 73.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 30.4% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 12.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.6% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.7% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Brio Of Johnston Llc. Chain: Wesleylife (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleylife | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/26/2018 |
| Wesley Retirement Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Polk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childserve Habilitation Center | Johnston | 74 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | Urbandale | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Karen Acres Care Center | Urbandale | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Mill-Pond | Ankeny | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 16.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | Polk City | 40 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | 17.5 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Prairie Vista Village | Altoona | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8.7 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Scottish Rite Park Inc | Des Moines | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6 | $56K | 6 May 2026 |
| Wesley On Grand | Des Moines | 80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Polk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brio of Johnston, LLC been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Brio of Johnston, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $7K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brio of Johnston, LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brio of Johnston, LLC?
It is part of the Wesleylife chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wesleylife and Wesley Retirement Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brio of Johnston, LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.