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Chi Franciscan Villa
3601 S Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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Overview of Franciscan Villa
Franciscan Villa is a comprehensive senior living community offering a variety of care options to meet the diverse needs of its residents. The community encompasses Franciscan House, Franciscan Gardens, Franciscan Memory Care, and the Franciscan Villa itself, catering to individuals requiring different levels of support and care.
Types of Care Offered
- Long-term care
- Rehabilitation services
- Memory care
- Short-term or respite care
Accommodation and Availability
Franciscan Villa offers various accommodations to suit the needs of its residents. While the availability of spaces can fluctuate, the facility aims to accommodate new residents without extensive waitlists, ensuring timely support and care.
Pet Policy
Pets are welcome at Franciscan Villa, subject to approval. This policy allows residents to live with their beloved pets, making their stay more comfortable and homely.
Transportation Services
For external appointments, shopping, or outings, Franciscan Villa utilizes Senior Express, a service that provides transportation for residents, including those needing dialysis and other medical services.
Dining Experience
The dining experience at Franciscan Villa is designed to resemble a cafe, offering a comfortable and social atmosphere where residents can enjoy meals. The facility aims to provide a variety of menu options to cater to the tastes and dietary needs of all residents.
Staff and Caregivers
The staff at Franciscan Villa includes a range of healthcare professionals such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Directors of Nursing (DONs), ensuring a high level of care and supervision for all residents.
Safety Measures
For residents who may require additional monitoring, such as those on the wandering list, safety measures like pendants or wristbands are utilized. All residents are also required to wear identification for their safety and security.
Communication with Families
While the specific methods of communication with families and friends of residents were not detailed, Franciscan Villa maintains a website for information dissemination. It is possible that newsletters or other forms of communication may be utilized by the activity director or other staff.
Addressing Concerns and Complaints
Franciscan Villa is committed to addressing any concerns or complaints promptly. Residents or their families are encouraged to speak to staff members like Angelina, who can direct them to the appropriate person or department for resolution.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- The team at Franciscan Villa is praised for being extremely friendly and accommodating to the needs of residents and their families, making the place feel like home.
- Many reviewers highlight the caring staff, enjoyable meals, and effective communication regarding resident care and progress.
- Employees express satisfaction working at Franciscan Villa, citing caring upper management and a positive work environment.
- Some reviewers note the facility's cleanliness, the comprehensive care provided, and the overall positive atmosphere.
- Specific staff members are mentioned for going above and beyond in their roles, contributing to a positive experience for residents.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviews criticize the facility for poor communication, with reports of unanswered calls and messages, and lack of follow-up on resident care and medication management.
- Concerns are raised about the quality of care, including instances of neglect, inadequate handling of resident needs, and alleged theft by staff.
- Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with the facility's environment, describing it as dark, shabby, and not conducive to individualized care.
- There are complaints about the facility being understaffed, which is said to impact the level of care and service provided to residents.
- One review mentions the facility's inability to handle typical dementia behaviors, suggesting a lack of specialized care for such conditions.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviewers commend the facility for improvements and a friendly staff, others feel unsafe trusting the facility with the care of their loved ones due to various concerns.
- The assisted living facility is noted as the nicest in the area that accepts various payment options, yet some reviews suggest looking for alternative facilities due to negative experiences.
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Health
Services
Activities
Community Amenities
Room Amenities
Dining
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 19, 1993
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 90
Total current residents: 75
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 8
Number of
substantiated complaints: 14
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 5
Total cost of fines: $239801
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-05-24 | 2021-06-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2021-05-24 | 2021-06-18 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-05-24 | 2021-06-24 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-05-24 | 2021-05-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-05-24 | 2021-05-26 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. |
| 2021-05-24 | 2021-06-24 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-17 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-16 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-05-28 | $76,014 |
| 2020-02-12 | $24,785 |
| 2020-08-24 | $42,560 |
| 2021-05-26 | $31,616 |
| 2021-05-26 | $48,640 |
| 2022-01-06 | $15,000 |
| 2022-01-06 | $9,750 |
| 2022-04-21 | $47,560 |
| 2022-08-25 | $108,315 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Oak Creek which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 35,243 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $54,035, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 49.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 130 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 179 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.89 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.55 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.64 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.74 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 194.0, Moderate Days 75.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 5.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
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0.4 miles awayPiggly Wiggly
1.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.1 miles awayPick 'n Save Mega Mall
2.4 miles awayMeijer
2.6 miles awayTransportation
Milwaukee Airport
4.3 miles awayBus Stations
Shuttle Pick-Up
4.1 miles awayCollege Ave. Park & Ride NE
4.3 miles awayCollege Ave. Park & Ride SW
4.4 miles away13th street
5.2 miles awayBanks
Chase
2.4 miles awayLandmark Credit Union
2.5 miles awayGuardian Credit Union
2.5 miles awayPNC Bank
2.5 miles awayBank Mutual
2.6 miles awayHospitals
Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
2.8 miles awayAscension Southeast Wisconsin Hospital-Franklin Campus
5.0 miles awayMarriage and Family therapist counseling Milwaukee
5.2 miles awayMidwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
5.2 miles awayAscension St. Francis Hospital
7.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
2.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
6.2 miles awayCommunity Pharmacy
10.3 miles awayMetro Market Pharmacy
10.5 miles awayWhole Health Pharmacy
10.7 miles awayDentists
Progressive Pediatric Dentists SC
2.6 miles awayOak Creek Family Dentistry
3.1 miles awayDr. Justen Toner DDS LLC
3.4 miles awayDental Associates Franklin
4.7 miles awayThe Dentists South Shore
4.7 miles awayParks
Kickers Creek Park
0.4 miles awayLittle League Park
0.4 miles awaySouth Milwaukee
0.6 miles awayRiverton Meadows Park
0.7 miles awayCarrollville
0.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
10.2 miles awayCalvary Presbyterian Church
10.2 miles awayChurch of the Gesu
10.3 miles awayOld Saint Mary Church
10.3 miles awaySaint Joan of Arc Chapel
10.3 miles awayShopping
Southridge Mall
7.9 miles awayMitchell Street Mall
8.6 miles awayThe Avenue
10.0 miles awayFlatiron Village Mall
11.2 miles awayAsian Food Market
11.5 miles awayCulture
Konkel Park Ampitheatre
7.2 miles awayWater's Edge
7.6 miles awayBoulevard Theatre
7.7 miles awayPitman Theater
7.8 miles awayLampe Recital Hall
7.8 miles awayRestaurants
Ferch's Beachside Grille
1.4 miles awayDairy Queen
1.4 miles awayTaco Stop
1.9 miles awayGriddlers Cafe
2.2 miles awayPizza Hut
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