Chi Franciscan Villa
3601 S Chicago Ave · South Milwaukee, WI · 53172 · 4147644100
90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Commonspirit Health Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $166,329 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$166,329 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $271,775 |
Inspection citations (76 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Fine | $44,532 |
| November 8, 2024 | Fine | $121,797 |
| December 5, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
| December 5, 2023 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $89,853 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525526 · certified since November 19, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.