Avina of Milwaukee
9255 N 76th St · Milwaukee, WI · 53223 · 4143559300
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ascension Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $74,120 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$74,120 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
78% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 78% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $90,921 |
Inspection citations (80 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 7, 2024 | Fine | $74,120 |
| October 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 51 days |
| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| July 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525523 · certified since January 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.