Franciscan Village
1270 Franciscan Drive · Lemont, IL · 60439 · 6302433500
127 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Franciscan Communities Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,260 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 9, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 21, 2025 | Fine | $22,260 |
| August 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146029 · certified since April 19, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.