Jewish Home and Care Center
1414 N Prospect Ave · Milwaukee, WI · 53202 · 4142762627
102 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,959 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via 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 May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025
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 February 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 26, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
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 November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $8,959 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525172 · certified since March 13, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.