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Aria of Waukesha

1451 CLEVELAND AVE, WAUKESHA, WI, 53186

(262) 547-2123

ariawaukesha.com

105 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1451 Cleveland Ave

Waukesha, WI 53186

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Bed capacity

105

CMS facility ID

525490

Care type

Nursing home

County

Waukesha

Facility name

Aria of Waukesha

Street address

1451 CLEVELAND AVE

City / state / ZIP

Waukesha, WI 53186

Phone

(262) 547-2123

Website

ariawaukesha.com

About this facility — Aria of Waukesha

Aria of Waukesha is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It is licensed for 105 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin (65 beds).

It is one of 26 senior care facilities in Waukesha and 323 skilled nursing facilities across Wisconsin. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Aria of Waukesha 54 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $22,925 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Brandman, Akiva

Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2020

Brandman, Joseph

Direct owner · Officer — 20% stake — since 2020

Brandman, Yaakov

Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2020

Brandman, Netanel

Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2020

Rebel, Igor

Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2020

Topper, Aaron

Officer · Operational control — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1992-06-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$22,925 total

Last standard inspection

2026-02-16

Nurse staffing

3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$394 per day (≈ $11,980/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

65% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 26% private/other

Occupancy

51% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

3% below the WI median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

105

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-02-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0627

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-02-17

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0686

G · Actual harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2026-02-27

F-0761

D · No harm found

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 2026-02-17

F-0851

F · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2026-03-09

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-05

F-0919

D · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2026-02-12

2025-10-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-11-04

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (42 citations)

2024-10-11Health inspection3 citations

F-0801

E · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2024-11-05

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-05

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-05

2024-06-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-06-27

2023-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-12-04

2023-10-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-07

F-0691

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-11-07

2023-08-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-09-08

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-09-08

F-0692

E · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-09-08

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-09-08

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-09-08

F-0814

C · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-09-08

2026-02-16Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-03-13

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-02-24

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-03-02

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-02-24

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-02-27

K-0914

C · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2026-02-24

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-02-24

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-02-24

2024-10-11Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-10-14

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-11-13

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-04

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-11-13

K-0531

E · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-11-12

K-0911

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-10-15

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-11-06

2023-08-17Fire-safety inspection14 citations

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0919

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-09-08

K-0927

D · No harm found

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2023-09-08

Federal penalties

2025-10-15Fine$22,925

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 525490.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

2.935 ratings on Google

★★★★Lynn Kraus · 2024-12-12 · via Google
“My Husband has been sent here on multiple occasions for both rehab and extended stays. I have been pleased with the way we were treated by both staff members and administrative personnel. Any concerns brought to their attention were addressed in a timely manner and the nurses have been very helpful in explaining the various aspects of his care and treatment. There are also activities for residen…”

★Cassandra Brickhouse · 2025-03-07 · via Google
“When you walk looks really and neat. As you settle in and observe how slow the CNA or assistant. It should not taken over 1 hours get need met. Also because you are a lot more capable does not mean you should ignore a patient and their needs. So while some patients are being ignored hope the ones the staff claim they spent is getting top care. Every place has a shortage of staff, but the st…”

★★★★★Colin Gibbs · 2025-05-05 · via Google
“So many times we take for granted the quality of care someone receives at these long term care facilities . I think it’s worthy to say that a gentleman who has been under guardianship with a guardian ad litem for the first time in ten years of institutionalization is extraordinarily happy with his environment and care. No longer combative and silent, this smiling and interactive fellow engag…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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