The Oaks at Byron Center
2280 Byron View Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Oaks at Byron Center Compares
The Oaks at Byron Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Byron Center, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.5%) is below the Michigan average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.3% — better than the Michigan average of 14.8% (58% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9% (40% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.5% — better than the Michigan average of 5.1% (90% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — better than the Michigan average of 23.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Oaks at Byron Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Oaks at Byron Center with other nursing homes in Byron Center.
What keeps The Oaks at Byron Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help The Oaks at Byron Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.3% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Oaks at Byron Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Oaks at Byron Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Oaks at Byron Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Oaks at Byron Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Byron Center
Byron Center sits in Kent County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 89,076 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $65,722
- Median home value
- $188,500
Demographics for Kent County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Byron Center.
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