Des Moines Senior AdvisorBrio of Johnston, LLC, at 6901 Peckham Street in Johnston (Polk County), is a nursing facility certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 36 certified beds and Iowa nursing facility license 775542. Brio of Johnston, LLC holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
What are Brio of Johnston, LLC's Care Compare star ratings?
Brio of Johnston, LLC holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures on CMS's five-star scale.
| CMS / DIAL measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall stars | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 36 beds, 34.2 residents a day |
| Name as CMS lists it | Brio of Johnston, LLC |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | Wesleylife, 10 homes nationwide |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | December 17, 2018 |
| Iowa license (DIAL) | 775542; 36 licensed beds; Current through 09/28/2027 |
| State fines since January 2023 (DIAL) | 2, totaling $8,250 after adjustment |
Its average census of about 34 residents fills roughly 95% of certified beds, above the 89% typical of certified homes in the six-county metro.
What did the latest inspections of Brio of Johnston, LLC find?
The latest standard health inspection CMS has on file for Brio of Johnston, LLC took place April 9, 2026 and produced 5 health deficiencies: 5 from the routine survey and 0 from complaint visits.
In the cycle before (survey March 13, 2025) CMS counted 3 deficiencies, and infection-control inspections added 0 citations. Certified homes across the six counties have a median of 6 deficiencies in their latest cycle, which puts Brio of Johnston, LLC at or under the metro middle.
Within CMS's three-year penalty window it lists no federal fines and 0 payment denials.
Iowa's own Assessed Fines Report adds 2 state fines since January 2023: April 25, 2024, $0 issued; September 14, 2023, $8,250 issued, $8,250 suspended. A suspended state fine usually means CMS imposed its own penalty for the same findings.
How much nursing time do residents at Brio of Johnston, LLC get?
At 4.49 total nurse hours per resident-day, Brio of Johnston, LLC is higher than the metro median of 4.01; its 0.98 RN hours are higher than the metro median of 0.64.
On weekends, total nurse staffing falls to or stays at 4.06 hours per resident-day. Nursing staff turnover is 54.5%, higher than the metro median of 47.2%; RN turnover is 75.0%. CMS counts 0 administrator departures during its measurement period.
What is the closest nursing home to Brio of Johnston, LLC?
Its 36 certified beds make it smaller than the Polk County median of 76 licensed nursing facility beds. The nearest other certified home is Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, about 2.6 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Units or beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Drumm Retirement Center 5837 Winwood Drive, 50131 | 2.6 | 150 | 1 of 5 | July 21, 2025 | 26 |
| ChildServe Habilitation Center 5900 Pioneer Parkway, 50131 Serves adults with disabilities or mental illness | 2.9 | 74 | 5 of 5 | June 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4614 NW 84th Street, 50322 | 3.0 | 115 | 1 of 5 | August 6, 2026 | 23 |
| Kennybrook Village 200 SW Brookside Drive, 50111 | 3.2 | 40 | 4 of 5 | January 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Karen Acres Healthcare Center 3605 Elm Drive, 50322 | 4.2 | 35 | 5 of 5 | June 11, 2025 | 3 |
What is near Brio of Johnston, LLC in Johnston?
Brio of Johnston, LLC is in Johnston, Polk County, and Broadlawns Medical Center is the closest general hospital on DIAL's roster, about 8.1 miles away by straight line.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center follows at roughly 8.1 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
At the same address DIAL also lists Brio of Johnston Assisted Living (certified assisted living program, 68 units). CMS identifies the home as part of a continuing care retirement community.
What should we ask Brio of Johnston, LLC before choosing it?
Let the CMS figures set the agenda: ask to read the full statement of deficiencies from April 9, 2026, even though the count (5 deficiencies) is not high for the area.
- Turnover of 54.5% runs above the metro median; ask what share of each shift is agency staff.
- Ask what led to the federal or state fines listed above and whether the underlying problem is closed.
- Occupancy is about 95%; ask whether there is a waiting list and whether rehab beds are kept separate.
- CMS lists a resident council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm Brio of Johnston, LLC accepts Iowa Medicaid for long stays and which managed care plans it contracts with.
