Aria of WaukeshaCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1451 Cleveland Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
- CCN
- 525490
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 105
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 56
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Aria of Waukesha an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Wisconsin is 7. CMS lists 1 fine of $22,925 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Waukesha County median | Wisconsin median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 17 homes in the county, 323 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Wisconsin median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 16 Feb 2026 | 12 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 11 Oct 2024 | 3 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | Fine | $22,925 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Wisconsin median | Wisconsin average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.66 | 4.00 | 4.21 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.90 | 0.99 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.58 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.80 | 3.60 | 3.77 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 64.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Wisconsin median
- 46.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 55.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.1% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Aria of Waukesha LLC
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Waukesha County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Kensington | Waukesha | 1 of 5 | 5 | $66,632 | 29 Apr 2026 | |
| Avina of Pewaukee | Waukesha | 1 of 5 | 19 | $95,791 | 9 Jun 2025 | |
| Lindengrove Waukesha | Waukesha | 1 of 5 | 14 | $204,321 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Complete Care at Care Age | Brookfield | 1 of 5 | 12 | $80,375 | 25 Jun 2025 | |
| Aria of Brookfield | Brookfield | 1 of 5 | 23 | $396,970 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Franciscan Woods | Brookfield | 1 of 5 | 17 | $120,905 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| Lindengrove New Berlin | New Berlin | 1 of 5 | 11 | $100,006 | 21 Jan 2025 | |
| Congregational Home, Inc. | Brookfield | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 31 Jul 2025 | |
| Lindengrove Menomonee Falls | Menomonee Falls | 1 of 5 | 37 | $193,798 | 3 Mar 2025 | |
| Menomonee Falls Health Services | Menomonee Falls | 2 of 5 | 12 | $214,308 | 4 Aug 2025 | |
| Muskego Health and Rehabilitation Center | Muskego | 2 of 5 | 25 | $0 | 27 Jan 2025 | |
| Tudor Oaks Health Center | Muskego | 2 of 5 | 18 | $180,810 | 16 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Aria of Waukesha (CCN 525490). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/aria-of-waukesha-waukesha-wi-525490/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Aria of Waukesha last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 16 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 11 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 11 Oct 2024.
- Who operates Aria of Waukesha?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Aria of Waukesha a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Wisconsin as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.