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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Jewish Home and Care Center

Milwaukee, WisconsinMedicare inspection record
(414) 276-2627

About Jewish Home and Care Center

Jewish Home and Care Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin provides compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation services designed to support recovery and restore independence. Our experienced care team combines medical expertise with personalized attention, helping each resident progress toward their wellness goals during their time with us.

Community at a glance

Capacity

102 residents

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1414 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

(414) 276-2627

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Jewish Home and Care Center is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 6, 2026, state inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 1 minute with each resident a day, above the Wisconsin average of 4 hours 13 minutes.

Medicare fined Jewish Home and Care Center 2 times in the last three years, $322,329 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day5 hours 1 minuteAbove the Wisconsin average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day48 minutesBelow the Wisconsin average
Nursing staff who left in the past year52%Above the Wisconsin average

2 administrators have left the home in the past year.

Inspections

29 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 24, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

April 6, 2026 · Standard inspection · 19 citations

  • 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.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 21, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected May 7, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 7, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2026
June 13, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 13, 2025
January 21, 2025 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 13, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Feb 7, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 10, 2025
November 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 30, 2024
August 22, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 10, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $322,329 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • April 6, 2026Payment denial, 14 days
  • April 6, 2026Fine: $313,370
  • August 22, 2024Fine: $8,959

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Jewish Home and Care Center, Inc
Medicare-certified beds
102
Average residents per day
80
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
March 13, 1967
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
525172

Location

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1414 N PROSPECT AVEMilwaukee, WI 53202

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Questions about Jewish Home and Care Center

How did Jewish Home and Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on April 6, 2026 and cited 22 health deficiencies, 13 of them from complaint investigations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Jewish Home and Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 1 minute with each resident per day, including 48 minutes from registered nurses. 52% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Jewish Home and Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Jewish Home and Care Center 2 times in the last three years, totaling $322,329.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Milwaukee Skilled Nursing in Wisconsin Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026