Franciscan Woods
Brookfield, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525528) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $120,905 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (262) 785-1114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franciscan Woods has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Franciscan Woods reports 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 76.0% annually, which is notably high.
Franciscan Woods has 1 federal fine on record totaling $120,905.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Franciscan Woods is a non-profit nursing home in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1993. The facility is licensed for 110 beds with an average daily census of 55.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Franciscan Woods holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 76.0% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $120,905.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for Franciscan Woods in this data.
Franciscan Woods is part of the Ascension Living chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data reflects information published by CMS Care Compare. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Franciscan Woods has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Franciscan Woods is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 76.0% annually.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $120,905.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Franciscan Woods.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Franciscan Woods is certified for 110 beds with an average daily population of 55.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Ascension Living chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Franciscan Woods was first approved for certification on December 30, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Franciscan Woods scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 262-785-1114 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 262-785-1114 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525528?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.