Wheaton Franciscan HC - Terrace at St Francis has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $187,411 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: January 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $187,411recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7101.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.70
Licensed practical nurses
1.09
Nurse aides
1.92
Weekend nursing
3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 82%
Registered nurse turnover: 84%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.3%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.7%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%11%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
12.5%4.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.2%20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.8%4.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.8%11.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.6%4.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%96.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 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 proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal fine of $42,680 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $72,873 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $71,799 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $71,858 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $219,651 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Federal fine
Jan 6, 2026
$42,680
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 1, 2025
4 days
Federal fine
Apr 1, 2025
$72,873
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 22, 2024
31 days
Federal fine
Jul 22, 2024
$71,858
Federal fine
Jan 17, 2024
$32,240
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of ASCENSION LIVING · 16 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
40.1 residents on an average day (50% of 81 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 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.