Franciscan Woods
Franciscan Woods is a 2-star rated nursing home in Brookfield, WI with 110 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 71 health violations on record. Federal fines total $132,958 across 6 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: March 20, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Wisconsin public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Franciscan Woods
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 2 penalties totaling $86,314
Fine
Payment Denial
2019 3 penalties totaling $35,955
Fine
Fine
Fine
2018 1 penalties totaling $10,689
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 11 violations
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.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2024 1 violations
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2023 11 violations
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2022 15 violations
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2021 7 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 1 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 11 violations
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
2018 5 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2017 9 violations
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Franciscan Woods
- What violations has Franciscan Woods received?
- Franciscan Woods has 71 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Franciscan Woods?
- Franciscan Woods has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Franciscan Woods last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Franciscan Woods safe?
- Safety at Franciscan Woods should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Franciscan Woods?
- Phone: (262) 785-1114. Address: 19525 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Franciscan Woods offer?
- Franciscan Woods is a skilled nursing facility with 110 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Brookfield, WI?
- Compare Franciscan Woods with other nursing homes in Brookfield, WI on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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