ElderGrade
A

90/100

Excellent

Saint Johns On The Lake

1858 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

CMS 4/5 stars #1 of 32 in Milwaukee County (414) 272-2022
Certified beds
27
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.94 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.45 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 39% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.25 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.45 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.86 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 38.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 3, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 1, 2026 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 3, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 3, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 3, 2025 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 3, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 3, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 3, 2025 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 24, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
SAINT JOHN'S COMMUNITIES, INC. Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
ANDERSON, RENEE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEMMINGER, DAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SAINT JOHN'S COMMUNITIES, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LOYD, MATTHEW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PETITT, DOROTHY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SALTNESS, RACHEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BRIGHTON HOSPICE WISCONSIN LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
COMMUNITY FOOT AND ANKLE CLINIC INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Saint Johns On The Lake

What is the ElderGrade for Saint Johns On The Lake? +

Saint Johns On The Lake holds an ElderGrade of A (90 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Saint Johns On The Lake? +

Residents receive an average of 5.25 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Saint Johns On The Lake been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 14 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Saint Johns On The Lake accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Saint Johns On The Lake is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.