Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower
Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF)
1840 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower is a senior care community located in Milwaukee, WI. It provides assisted living, memory care, independent living, and senior living for older adults in the Milwaukee area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call 4142722022.
With 60 beds, Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Milwaukee average about 21 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Milwaukee average about 2.3 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Milwaukee average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 39%.
The community is located in Milwaukee County, WI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 60
- Typical costs $1248 / $4680
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
- Annual staff turnover 39%
- Last health inspection June 2025
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