All citations for Avina of Milwaukee

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 12, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 122 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 27, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 8, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0940, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0941, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0943, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 8, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 9, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.