Brio Of Johnston, Llc
Johnston, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165624) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,923
Phone: (515) 253-2501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brio Of Johnston has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Brio Of Johnston reports total nurse staffing of 4.57 hours per resident per day, including about 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.1%.
Brio Of Johnston has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,923.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Brio Of Johnston, LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 36 beds and reports an average daily census of 34.2 residents. It has been certified since December 17, 2018, and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. Brio Of Johnston is part of the Wesleylife chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brio Of Johnston holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.57 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $6,923.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not currently designated under the Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brio Of Johnston has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Brio Of Johnston is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 55.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $6,923.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brio Of Johnston is certified for 36 beds and has an average daily census of 34.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Wesleylife chain, which includes 10 facilities averaging 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 17, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (515) 253-2501 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (515) 253-2501 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Brio Of Johnston at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165624?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.