Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
11 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F627 - Transfer and discharge-
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
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.
F851 - Mandatory submission of staffing information based on payroll data in a
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F919 - Resident Call System
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F584 - Safe Environment
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.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 16, 2026 survey of Aria of Waukesha?
This was a inspection survey of Aria of Waukesha on February 16, 2026. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Aria of Waukesha on February 16, 2026?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transf..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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