Avenues by Brio Living Services

Home Care · Grand Rapids
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Avenues by Brio Living Services

Home Care in Grand Rapids

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Avenues by Brio Living Services accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Avenues by Brio Living Services

Age gracefully in the comforts of home with an outstanding continuing care at home provider, Avenues by Brio Living Services is a membership-based program in Grand Rapids, MI, providing comprehensive home care services. Utilizing a holistic and innovative approach to care, the community ensures seniors receive unrivaled care and assistance for their special needs and preferences. Let go of your worries with a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals delivering the necessary attention.

With its history of providing top-notch care since 2011, Avenues by Brio ensures a safe healing journey for seniors to live their best years in the comforts of their own homes. Moreover, Avenues by Brio Living Services ensures seniors have easy access to care when their needs change over time. Spend your golden years living as you prefer at your residence with exceptional care and support from Avenues by Brio Living Services.

(616) 914-1172

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 59.4% Above MI avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 76.9% Above MI avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 43.0% Above MI avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 6.4% Above MI avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Michigan state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 14th out of 94 homes in Michigan.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 56m per day
Rank #14 / 94Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 94 homes in Michigan.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Michigan average, with a ranking across 94 Michigan SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Michigan avg (4h 18m per day)
vs Michigan avg
+15%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 8m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Michigan average: 75.8%
Occupancy rate 93.7% Rank #7 / 96Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its statewide rank out of 96. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 295 days
Occupancy rate
93.7% Rank #7 / 96Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Michigan average, with its statewide rank out of 96. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
295 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 7 years

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 years

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$22.6M
Operating deficit
-$3.9M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$22.6M Rank #44 / 95Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 95 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Michigan SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating deficit
-$3.9M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #17 / 95Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 95 homes in Michigan.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Michigan average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$10.9M
48.3% of revenue Rank #6 / 95Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 95 homes in Michigan.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Michigan average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.6M
Total costs $26.5M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsWhat We Do, Resource Center, Member Form, Family and Resident Portal

Types of Care at Avenues by Brio Living Services

Home Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Michigan average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
9 Rank #9 / 96Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Michigan state average, with a ranking across all 96 MI SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Michigan average 33.5

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #14 / 96Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 96 homes in Michigan.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Michigan mean across 96 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Michigan average 5.18


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

0 critical citations More info Michigan average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Michigan average: 1.9

9 moderate citations More info Michigan average: 30.8

0 minor citations More info Michigan average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Jul 24, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 01, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 01, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 01, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Home Care in Michigan

Avenues by Brio Living Services is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Michigan.

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
MI

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 79
Employees 69
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 2.14:1
22% better than Michigan average

Michigan average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 22
Average shift 8.6 hours
9% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 17,207
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 50
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.6%

279 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4555010,47091100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,47091100%10.1
Registered Nurse110112,12291100%8.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1014646369%7.4
Administrator1014586066%7.6
Dental Services Staff1014125257%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014055156%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013884954%7.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0441689%1.8
Medical Director011122%0.7
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 57%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 56%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 54%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 37
Medicaid
16
43.2% of residents
Private pay or other
21
56.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.7
9% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 8.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.8
27% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 16.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.8%
27% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 12.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.1%
15% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.4%
59% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
14% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
16% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.7%
180% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.9%
67% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
82% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.9%
13% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 94.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.0%
16% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 82.5%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Avenues by Brio Living Services is in the Grand Rapids Charter Township neighborhood.

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Yes — Avenues by Brio Living Services is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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