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Avina Milwaukee
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Signal Mountain, TN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Avina Milwaukee

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Signal Mountain, TN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
437 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 View map
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Overview of Avina Milwaukee

Avina Milwaukee is a retirement community in Signal Mountain, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With a 185-bed capacity, the community maintains a lively, welcoming environment for older adults’ comfort and safety. Along with its multiple levels of care, flexible dining options, housekeeping, laundry, and utilities, except phone, are also provided. To provide personalized care plans, the community strives to understand residents’ unique needs and habits.

Exercises, fun events, and games provide residents with more opportunities to socialize and live actively. For residents’ leisure and wellness, a salon and barbershop, garden areas, and spacious communal areas are provided. The community is also easily accessible, as it is located near Rainbow Lake Wilderness Park, Julia Falls, and other local amenities. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Tennessee, the community ensures older adults can age in place with its comprehensive care options.

Facility Direct Line (423) 886-0100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 64.7% Below TN avg. ▼ 64.7% Below TN avg.TN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.1% Below TN avg. ▼ 64.1% Below TN avg.TN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 65.6% Above TN avg. ▲ 65.6% Above TN avg.TN average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 16.3% Above TN avg. ▲ 16.3% Above TN avg.TN average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Tennessee averages

Rank #19 / 178Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 19th out of 178 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 178 Tennessee facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This nursing home is ranked 19th out of 178 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 31m

24% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
44m
+30% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 16m
+23% State avg: 1h 2m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 30m
+24% State avg: 2h 2m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
4h 11m
+32% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 31m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
5m
Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
27m
+17% State avg: 23m per day · National avg: 29m per day

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Weekend Total Nursing is +32% above Tennessee average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 114 Rank #80 / 186Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 80th out of 186 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #176 / 194Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 176th out of 194 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
4 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #65 / 151Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 65th out of 151 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 151. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
78.2% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.3%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
89
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
110 days

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2019 · 7 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 6

State average 3.3

Last Health inspection on Dec 2025

Total health citations
28 Rank #165 / 180Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 165th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 180 TN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 14.6

Citations per inspection
4.67 Rank #104 / 180Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 104th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 180 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.35

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; 16 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 28 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
5
456% worse than State average

State average: 0.9

Serious health citations
1
100% worse than State average

State average: 0.5

5 critical citations State average: 0.9
1 serious citation State average: 0.5
22 moderate citations State average: 13.2
0 minor citations State average: 0.1
Citations history (last 7 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Dec 10, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Dec 10, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 10, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy serious citation Dec 10, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 169
Employees 90
Contractors 79
Staff to resident ratio 2.04 : 1
18% more staff per resident than Tennessee average
Tennessee average ratio: 1.72 : 1 Tennessee average ratio: 1.72 : 1See full Tennessee ranking
Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 9 hours
8% better than Tennessee average
Tennessee average: 8.3 hours Tennessee average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Tennessee ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 37,911

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 14 total: 12 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 37 total: 16 full-time employees and 21 contractors. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 75 total: 49 full-time employees and 26 contractors. 75
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

29.1%

11,023 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 26 Licensed Practical Nurse: 21 Speech Language Pathologist: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant49267516,90092100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse1621379,38592100%9.3
Registered Nurse122144,12292100%9.7
Speech Language Pathologist0881,5626975%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,2166672%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff4049406571%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0666617177%5.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0776376571%7.2
Qualified Social Worker0444596672%5.5
Dental Services Staff1014546166%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker1014325459%8
Nurse Practitioner1014085155%8
Administrator1013604549%8
Physical Therapy Aide0332273235%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0221492022%7.4
75 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 75%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $214K Rank #177 / 180Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 177th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Tennessee average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 180 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
148% higher than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: $86K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
96% more payment denials than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $214K
Tennessee average $86K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 11, 2023
$214K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Oct 11, 2023
63 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.8
60% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.6
46% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.8%
54% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 31.4%
45% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.5%
42% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 11.0%
201% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
47% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
13% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.5%
35% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.0%
64% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.3%
11% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.4%
8% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.7%
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 73.1%
8% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.0%
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.8%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

81% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 83
Medicare
5
6% of residents
Medicaid
10
12% of residents
Private pay or other
68
81.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$25.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$3.3M
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$25.2M Rank #4 / 173Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 4th out of 173 nursing homes we track in Tennessee. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$3.3M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$886.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #38 / 173Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 38th out of 173 nursing homes we track in Tennessee. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.6M 30.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #173 / 173Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 173rd out of 173 nursing homes we track in Tennessee. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$20.9M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$28.5M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Aaron Miller

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 445123

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (81% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.

Admissions
274 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 19%
Private pay 81%
Discharges
275 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 87%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Signal Mountain's city center to Avina Milwaukee's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.56 miles to nearest hospital (Erlanger North Hospital)

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Tennessee average is: 54.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
NHC Place Cool Springs ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
MC
SNF
Franklin
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 105
Rank #85 / 186
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #92 / 151
-5%
4.50
Facility 4.50
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #19 / 178
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +30%+24%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #37 / 180
2.7
Facility 2.7
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #32 / 180
273-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 38
Rank #112 / 194
Nhc Healthcare/Cool Springs, LLC
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #33 / 173
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #21 / 173
61.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #33 / 173
445475
NHC HealthCare Johnson City ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Johnson City
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 105
Rank #186 / 186
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #1 / 151
+40%
3.58
Facility 3.58
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #72 / 178
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -8%-1%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
1
Facility 1
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #1 / 180
1.0
Facility 1.0
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 180
-10-
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 38
Rank #184 / 194
Nhc Healthcare/Johnson City LLC
$19.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #13 / 173
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #15 / 173
55.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #60 / 173
445024
Smith County Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
SNF
Carthage
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 105
Rank #174 / 186
61.8%
Facility 61.8%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #108 / 151
-13%
3.50
Facility 3.50
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #81 / 178
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -1%-4%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #15 / 180
2.0
Facility 2.0
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #10 / 180
221-
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 38
Rank #78 / 194
Carthage Opco LLC
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #104 / 173
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #128 / 173
41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #155 / 173
445172
Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Savannah
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 105
Rank #183 / 186
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #94 / 151
-6%
5.46
Facility 5.46
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #8 / 178
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -55%+51%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 180
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #78 / 180
4.3
Facility 4.3
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 180
-16-
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 38
Rank #37 / 194
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Avina Milwaukee ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Signal Mountain
114
Facility 114
TN AVG 105
Rank #80 / 186
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
TN AVG 71.3%
Rank #65 / 151
+10%
4.51
Facility 4.51
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #19 / 178
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -6%+24%
$233.5k
Facility $233.5k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #177 / 180
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #165 / 180
4.7
Facility 4.7
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #104 / 180
689-
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 38
Rank #176 / 194
Aaron Miller
$25.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $25.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #4 / 173
$7.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #38 / 173
30.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 30.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #173 / 173
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avina Milwaukee

Is Avina Milwaukee in a walkable area?

Avina Milwaukee has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Avina Milwaukee?

Avina Milwaukee's occupancy is 78.2%.

Are pets allowed at Avina Milwaukee?

Yes, Avina Milwaukee allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Avina Milwaukee operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Avina Milwaukee is registered as a non-profit.

What is the overall rating for Avina Milwaukee?

Avina Milwaukee received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Avina Milwaukee have?

Avina Milwaukee has 114 beds.

Are there photos of Avina Milwaukee?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Avina Milwaukee in the photo gallery on this page.

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