FRANCISCAN WOODS – BROOKFIELD, WI

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Franciscan Woods

19525 W NORTH AVE, Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-1114
110 beds
All Brookfield facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
2.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
59.0
Score /100
#12343
National Rank

#12343
of 14703 facilities
National
16.1% position
#257
of 323 in WI
State Rank
#11
of 17 in Waukesha
County Rank
#3
of 4 in Brookfield
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 53045
ZIP Rank






About Franciscan WoodsFranciscan Woods is located at 19525 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI, reachable at (262) 785-1114. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 110.0 certified beds and serves an average of 66 residents per day. It is part of the Ascension Living network (19 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-12-30. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Franciscan Woods

Address

19525 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53045

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 110 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ASCENSION LIVING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
59.0
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#12343 of 14703 nationally – #257 of 323 in Wisconsin

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Franciscan Woods may be considered for families with limited options in Brookfield, WI, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightFranciscan Woods currently provides 4 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 61.9%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 28 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 27 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 13 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $118,144. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 2 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $118144.0
Payment Denials 2
Total Penalties 3
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 166.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#12,343
of 14,703
National
Bottom 16%
#257
of 323
WI State
Bottom 20% in WI
#11
of 17
️ Waukesha County
#11 of 17
#3
of 4
️ Brookfield
#3 of 4
#2
of 3
ZIP 53045
#2 of 3

Nationally, Franciscan Woods ranks 12343rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within WI, it ranks 257th out of 323 nursing homes. In Brookfield, it ranks 3rd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,539 nationally and RN hours rank #3,844 nationally (#217 in WI).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WI State Rank Note
2022 4.53 #2,076 / 14,703 #63 / 323 Top 25%
2023 3.92 #4,593 / 14,703 #119 / 323 Above average
2024 3.97 #4,427 / 14,703 #137 / 323 Above average
2025 4.06 #4,224 / 14,703 #146 / 323 Above average
2026 4.46 #2,539 / 14,703 #100 / 323 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WI State Rank Note
2022 0.98 #2,214 / 14,703 #143 / 323 Top 25%
2023 0.62 #5,828 / 14,703 #243 / 323 Above average
2024 0.68 #4,800 / 14,703 #242 / 323 Above average
2025 0.68 #5,042 / 14,703 #250 / 323 Above average
2026 0.78 #3,844 / 14,703 #217 / 323 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Franciscan Woods is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-12-30. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (262) 785-1114 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Franciscan Woods holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 59.0/100, placing it #12343 of 14703 facilities nationally and #257 of 323 in Wisconsin. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Franciscan Woods receives a reported average of 4 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 13 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 27 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 61.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $118,144. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 2 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $118,144, and 2 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 166.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Franciscan Woods ranks 12343rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within WI, it ranks 257th out of 323 nursing homes. In Brookfield, it ranks 3rd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,539 nationally and RN hours rank #3,844 nationally (#217 in WI). Our composite quality score of 59.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Brookfield, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/wisconsin/brookfield/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

19525 W NORTH AVE, Brookfield, WI 53045
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE TERRACE AT ST. FRANCIS, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 110
Average Residents / Day 66 (60% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Waukesha County, WI
City Brookfield, WI
ZIP Code 53045
Approved Since December 30, 1993
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 525528
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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