Ovation Communities in Milwaukee has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, special focus candidate status, and $8,959 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is a relative strength at 4 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 5.01 hours per resident per day above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: April 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,959special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0135.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.80
Licensed practical nurses
1.45
Nurse aides
2.77
Weekend nursing
4.40
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.1%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
9.4%6.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%4.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%10.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.3%26.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.1%24.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.2%39%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.1%3.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.7%80%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—61%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.8%75%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,959 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,959 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2024
$8,959
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
79.8 residents on an average day (78% of 102 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 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.