Avina of Milwaukee has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is 3 stars, reported nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and the facility had $90,921 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $90,921recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1884.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.88
Licensed practical nurses
0.78
Nurse aides
2.53
Weekend nursing
3.55
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 78%
Registered nurse turnover: 75%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.6%Steady
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26.5%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
96.7%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
59.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to regularly check beds, mattresses, and bed rails to make sure they were safely attached and safe to use. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 909 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $74,120 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $90,921 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 7, 2024
51 days
Federal fine
Oct 7, 2024
$74,120
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 1, 2024
22 days
Federal fine
Jul 1, 2024
$16,801
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of ASCENSION LIVING · 16 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
83.2 residents on an average day (77% of 108 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.