ARIA OF WAUKESHA in WAUKESHA, WI was fined $26,480 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ARIA OF WAUKESHA (WAUKESHA, WI) — $26,480 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ARIA OF WAUKESHA in WAUKESHA, WI was fined $26,480 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


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


• 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.


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


• 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.