Safety Report: Wheaton Franciscan Hc - Terrace At St Francis
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (26) than in the cycle before (33).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 6 | January 6, 2026; October 29, 2025; August 20, 2025; April 1, 2025; July 22, 2024; January 17, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 6 | January 6, 2026; October 29, 2025; August 20, 2025; April 1, 2025; July 22, 2024; January 17, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 6 | August 20, 2025; April 1, 2025; August 28, 2024; February 28, 2024; October 5, 2023; April 1, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | October 29, 2025; August 20, 2025; April 1, 2025; July 22, 2024; January 17, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 4 | October 29, 2025; April 1, 2025; July 22, 2024; October 5, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 4 | October 29, 2025; April 1, 2025; July 22, 2024; January 17, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 4 | August 20, 2025; December 18, 2024; October 5, 2023; April 1, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | October 29, 2025; April 1, 2025; April 1, 2023 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | October 29, 2025; August 20, 2025; July 22, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 3 | April 1, 2025; July 22, 2024; January 17, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | October 29, 2025; July 22, 2024 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F756) | 2 | August 20, 2025; July 22, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | August 28, 2024; July 22, 2024 |
| Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F638) | 2 | July 22, 2024; April 1, 2023 |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F636) | 2 | July 22, 2024; April 1, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | Fine | $42,680 |
| October 29, 2025 | Fine | $56,400 |
| April 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 4 days, starting May 2, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 | Fine | $72,873 |
| July 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 31 days, starting August 20, 2024 |
| July 22, 2024 | Fine | $71,858 |
| January 17, 2024 | Fine | $32,240 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
January 6, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
October 29, 2025 — 9 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
August 20, 2025 — 14 citations
June 11, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 1, 2025 — 11 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 18, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 28, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 22, 2024 — 19 citations (includes serious)
February 28, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 17, 2024 — 8 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 5, 2023 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 1, 2023 — 7 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare