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Milwaukee Health and Rehab

3216 W HIGHLAND BLVD, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53208

(414) 344-6515

95 licensed beds

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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3216 W Highland Blvd

Milwaukee, WI 53208

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

525417

Care type

Nursing home

County

Milwaukee

Facility name

Milwaukee Health and Rehab

Street address

3216 W HIGHLAND BLVD

City / state / ZIP

Milwaukee, WI 53208

Phone

(414) 344-6515

About this facility — Milwaukee Health and Rehab

Milwaukee Health and Rehab is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is licensed for 95 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin (65 beds).

It is one of 336 senior care facilities in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee Health and Rehab 61 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. 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

Parent company

Avina Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Brandman, Gittel

Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2014

Brandman, Joseph

Operational control — since 2014

Topper, Aaron

Operational control — since 2014

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1989-02-09

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

3 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-12-08

Nurse staffing

3.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$295 per day (≈ $8,970/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

95% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 4% private/other

Occupancy

66% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

28% below the WI median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · 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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-12-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

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 2026-01-08

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2026-01-08

F-0851

C · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-01-08

2025-07-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-08-10

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 2025-08-10

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (56 citations)

2024-10-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-11-29

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-11-29

F-0692

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-11-29

2024-08-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-21

2024-07-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2024-08-23

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-08-23

F-0725

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-08-23

2023-10-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-11-01

2023-09-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-11-01

2023-04-13Health inspection6 citations

F-0623

E · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-05-12

F-0625

E · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-05-12

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-05-12

F-0692

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-12

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-05-12

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-05-12

2025-12-08Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0222

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-12-31

K-0311

D · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2026-01-08

K-0321

D · 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 2026-01-08

K-0345

C · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-12-30

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-30

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-31

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-12-30

K-0753

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-12-30

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-01-08

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-31

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-01-08

2024-07-24Fire-safety inspection15 citations

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-09-19

K-0321

D · 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 2024-08-22

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0374

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0521

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0916

F · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-08-22

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-08-22

2023-04-13Fire-safety inspection14 citations

K-0222

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0291

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-12

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 2023-05-12

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0341

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-09

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0374

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0521

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0781

D · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-05-12

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-05-12

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 525417.

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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