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ARIA OF WAUKESHA

1451 CLEVELAND AVE, WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Score: 18 / 100

With a score of 18/100, Aria Of Waukesha ranks in the bottom tier of Wisconsin nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Aria Of Waukesha, with 3.38 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Aria Of Waukesha, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.53 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.08 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Oct 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 27 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity E
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Oct 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Oct 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 10, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jun 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 21.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 10.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 24.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $26,480

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
105
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4