The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Franciscan Woods
BROOKFIELD, WI · Medicare-certified · 110 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Franciscan Woods in Brookfield, WI has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty with $202,745 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars and reported nurse staffing is 4.39 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.39 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $202,745recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.39.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.95
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.25
- Nurse aides
- 2.19
- Weekend nursing
- 3.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 76%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.9%10.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.4%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%6.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%22.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—34.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%25%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%1.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28%28.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.5%97.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.1%87.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $81,840 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $120,905 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $120,214 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $202,745 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- $81,840
Federal fine
Dec 22, 2025
- 97 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 11, 2025
- $120,905
Federal fine
Feb 11, 2025
- 31 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ASCENSION LIVING · 12 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 55.3 residents on an average day (50% of 110 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.