Nursing homeActive
Aria of Waukesha
1451 Cleveland Ave, Waukesha, WI 531862625472123105 certified beds · 56 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2023
Deficiencies
25
● 1● 22● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$22,925
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-16
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Standard | 0101 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-15 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-11 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-17 | Standard | 150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 525490-20260216-F686
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 525490-20260216-F584
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 525490-20260216-F627
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-17Record 525490-20260216-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 525490-20260216-F684
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 525490-20260216-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 525490-20260216-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-17Record 525490-20260216-F761
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-09Record 525490-20260216-F851
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-05Record 525490-20260216-F880
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-12Record 525490-20260216-F919
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-11-04Record 525490-20251015-F689
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 525490-20241011-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 525490-20241011-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 525490-20241011-F880
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 525490-20240607-F607
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-04Record 525490-20231121-F689
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-07Record 525490-20231012-F684
F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-07Record 525490-20231012-F691
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 525490-20230817-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 525490-20230817-F677
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 525490-20230817-F692
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 525490-20230817-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 525490-20230817-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Food & nutrition
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 525490-20230817-F814
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | Civil money penalty | $22,925 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.69
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 0.99 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.66
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 4.21 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.80
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 3.77 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover65%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover56%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.8% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.0% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.4% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 16.9% | 16.9% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandman, Akiva Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Brandman, Joseph Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Brandman, Netanel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Brandman, Yaakov Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Rebel, Igor Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Topper, Aaron Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brandman, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Topper, Aaron Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Wisconsin.
No county cost figures on file for Waukesha.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care at Kensington Waukesha | 2.5 mi | 2026-04-29 | 2273 |
| Avina of Pewaukee Waukesha | 2.7 mi | 2026-03-18 | 0461 |
| Lindengrove Waukesha Waukesha | 2.7 mi | 2026-01-21 | 1392 |
| Complete Care at Care Age Brookfield | 3.4 mi | 2025-12-03 | 0213 |
| Franciscan Woods Brookfield | 4.0 mi | 2026-04-09 | 2435 |
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One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |