ARIA at Mitchell Manor

    5301 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53219
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.01·(69)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      2.9
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and friendly caregiving staff
    • Knowledgeable nursing and clinical staff
    • On-site rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Engaging activities and entertainment program
    • Memory-care and specialized programming options
    • Clean private rooms and apartment-style units
    • Outdoor garden and accessible outdoor spaces
    • Chapel and spiritual services
    • Scheduled transportation and community outings
    • Attentive dining-room staff and pleasant dining atmosphere
    • Dedicated housekeeping and maintenance services
    • 24-hour nursing coverage and end-of-life care availability
    • Occasional pricing specials and perceived value options

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and shift coverage
    • Delays and gaps in medication administration and handling
    • Poor family communication and notification processes
    • Inconsistent assistance with activities of daily living and transfers
    • Unreliable meal-service timing and variable food quality
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some common areas
    • Weak personal-property controls and asset security
    • Accessibility and layout challenges for residents with mobility limitations
    • Variable staff professionalism and responsiveness
    • High administrative turnover and limited management accessibility
    • Gaps in infection-control and pest-management practices
    • Inconsistent rehabilitation and clinical coordination
    • Placement-practices misalignment across care levels

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with a mix of clear strengths and recurring operational concerns. Positive experiences emphasize compassionate, friendly caregiving and capable nursing or therapy staff; reviewers highlighted engaging activities, on-site rehabilitation services, a chapel and garden area, and apartment-style rooms that many families found comfortable. Dining-room atmosphere, helpful housekeeping and maintenance, scheduled transportation and social outings, and available memory-care programming were also cited as strengths. Several reviewers praised specific staff members and noted that short stays or the Rehab-to-Home team were effective and supportive.

    At the same time, a pattern of variability emerges across care quality, staffing, and management. Many accounts describe inconsistent staffing levels and coverage, particularly on off shifts and weekends, which correlates with delayed responses to call lights and alarms. This inconsistency appears to contribute to gaps in assistance with activities of daily living, transfer safety, and bathing/toileting schedules. Concerns about medication administration practices — including late doses, medication handling issues, and unsecured medication storage — were repeatedly mentioned as an operational weakness.

    Dining and house-keeping present mixed signals: some families praised the dining staff and certain meals, while others experienced frequent delays, cold or poorly prepared meals, and unreliable tray service. Sanitation and odor concerns in common areas and around some units were reported, along with occasional pest-control concerns; these items suggest uneven environmental services or cleaning protocols. Personal-property controls were also flagged, with several accounts noting missing items and a perception that asset security could be improved.

    Communication and management responsiveness are significant themes. Families described difficulties getting timely notifications about incidents, inconsistent points of contact, social-worker or administrative turnover, and delays in reaching leadership. These management and communication gaps amplified the impact of clinical and operational problems when they occurred. Placement and level-of-care practices were also questioned in a few accounts, indicating potential misalignment between resident needs and assigned units.

    There are clear contrasts in staff professionalism and resident experience: many individual staff members and departments received high praise for compassion, attentiveness, and programming, while other staff interactions were described as brusque or unresponsive. Rehabilitation and therapy services were often singled out as effective, but clinical coordination between therapy, nursing and family communication was inconsistent.

    For prospective residents and families: tour the facility during different times of day, ask about staffing ratios by shift, review medication administration protocols and secure-storage practices, request details on cleaning and pest-control schedules, verify how personal-property losses are handled, and obtain the facility’s process for incident notification and level-of-care placement. Observing mealtime service, the odor/cleanliness of common areas, and how staff respond to call bells during a visit can help clarify whether the facility’s strengths align with your expectations and care needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    ARIA at Mitchell Manor is located at 5301 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI, 53219.

    About ARIA at Mitchell Manor

    Aria at Mitchell Manor offers a warm and inviting environment for residents, focusing on restoring independence and enhancing well-being, whether individuals are recovering from illness or injury or seeking ongoing support. The community provides around-the-clock care from a dedicated team of compassionate nurses and care professionals, ensuring that every resident receives personalized assistance tailored to their individual needs. The commitment to promoting health in body, mind, and spirit extends to every facet of daily life at Aria at Mitchell Manor.

    Residents can choose from beautiful private and semi-private suites, creating a comfortable and secure home-like setting. The newly renovated accommodations are complemented by a wide range of resort-like amenities. These include access to a full-service beauty salon, opportunities for social and recreational events, and three home-cooked meals prepared daily. Every detail, from the quality of the living spaces to the design of enriching programs and activities, is managed with the intention of making each resident’s stay both delightful and meaningful.

    As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Aria at Mitchell Manor provides multiple levels of care all within a single campus. This includes assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care services, allowing residents to remain in familiar surroundings even if their healthcare needs evolve over time. The seamless integration of these care options means that residents benefit from consistency in both environment and relationships with staff, fostering a sense of community and long-term connection.

    The heart of Aria at Mitchell Manor lies in its experienced and devoted team, whose approach blends hospitality and healthcare. Every staff member is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home, supported, and cared for in every possible way. Friendship, laughter, and community are woven into daily routines, and there is a genuine emphasis on building meaningful relationships. Whether one is seeking a rapid recovery or planning for a longer stay, Aria at Mitchell Manor is a place where compassionate care and quality of life are always the top priorities.

    People often ask...

    ARIA at Mitchell Manor offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 31 photos of ARIA at Mitchell Manor on Mirador.

    Yes, ARIA at Mitchell Manor allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5301 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53219.

    No, ARIA at Mitchell Manor does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services' Division of Quality Assurance licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through surveys, verification visits, and complaint investigations.

    License number0018335
    StatusActive
    Facility typeCommunity-based Residential Facility
    License classRegular
    Capacity70 residents
    LicenseeARIA AT MITCHELL MANOR
    Care servedAdvanced Aged, Terminally Ill, Irreversible Dementia/alzheimer's
    EffectiveNovember 10th, 2021

    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    27

    Citations

    5

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    30 Sept 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies, including inadequate staff continuing education, missing involvement of residents or their legal representatives in service plans, and unsecured medications and toxic substances.
    • 83.25Continuing education
    • 83.35(3)(b)Service plan development: parties involved
    • 83.37(3)(c)Medication storage: locked cabinet
    • 83.45(3)Toxic substances
    23 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    07 Nov 2024Complaint
    Found multiple deficiencies across staff health screening, training, medication administration, evacuation planning, toxic substance storage, bedroom door design, and service plan signatures.
    • 83.17(2)(a)Employees screened for communicable disease
    • 83.21(1)-(3)All employee training
    • 83.32(3)(h)Rights of Residents: Receive medication
    • 83.35(5)(a)Initial evacuation evaluation
    • 83.45(3)Toxic substances
    • 83.54(1)(b)Bedroom walls and doors
    • 83.35(3)(b)Service plan development: parties involved
    15 Apr 2024Complaint
    Investigated a verification survey and complaint; found deficiencies related to legal compliance, staffing adequacy, and pocket doors in resident bedrooms.
    • 83.14(2)(a)Licensee ensures facility complies with laws
    • 83.36(1)(a)Adequate staff to meet resident's needs
    • 83.54(1)(b)Bedroom walls and doors
    21 Jul 2023Complaint
    Found multiple regulatory deficiencies across governance, staffing, resident care planning, medication management, nutrition, environment, and privacy/safety. Specific issues included supervision gaps, inadequate staff coverage, incomplete service plans, medication administration and documentation problems, meal and snack shortfalls, and unsafe facility conditions.
    • 83.14(2)(a)Licensee Ensures Facility Complies with Laws
    • 83.15(3)(a)Administrator Shall Supervise Daily Operation
    • 83.22(1)-(4)Task Specific Training
    • 83.32(3)(h)Rights of Residents: Receive Medication
    • 83.35(3)(a)Comprehensive Individualized Service Plan
    • 83.36(1)(a)Adequate Staff To Meet Residents Needs
    • 83.37(2)(d)Documentation of Medication Administration
    • 83.41(2)(b)Nutrition: Meals
    • 83.41(3)(b)Food Safety
    • 83.43(1)Environment Safe, Clean and Comfortable
    • 83.54(1)(b)Bedroom Walls and Doors
    • 83.54(1)(c)Bedrooms: Open to Corridor or Living Area
    • 83.55(4)(a)Bath and Toilet Areas: Privacy

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