Illinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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Addolorata Villa is a 61-bed nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 553 McHenry Road in Wheeling, Illinois. Operated by Franciscan Communities, Inc., the 17-acre campus provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing. The community is rooted in a faith-based mission and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The campus operates as a hospital-affiliated governmental entity, providing high-acuity medical oversight and localized care coordination. CMS currently awards the skilled nursing component a 5-star overall rating as of 2026, reflecting performance significantly above state averages in staffing and clinical quality measures. While the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent complaint investigations, the historical record for the nursing center includes $156,000 in civil money penalties over the past three years, primarily related to abuse reporting and pharmacy services. Current occupancy for the nursing unit is approximately 61.7%.
Direct bedside support is exceptionally robust, with total nursing hours reaching 5 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, 33% above the Illinois average. The clinical model is a primary strength, featuring core nursing roles that are 100% staffed by employees rather than contractors. Quality outcomes are notable as the facility reports a zero rate for urinary tract infections among long-stay residents and falls with major injury, 61% better than state norms. Additionally, pressure ulcer prevention is 53% better than the Illinois average, and antipsychotic medication use is 44% lower than average. The community also maintains a 100% vaccination rate for both influenza and pneumococcal vaccines among long-stay residents.
The facility features private apartments and garden homes equipped with kitchenettes, fireplaces, and emergency call systems. All-inclusive monthly services cover chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining room or casual bistro, alongside housekeeping and scheduled transportation. Shared community spaces include a wellness center, an indoor swimming pool, a library, and an on-site chapel supporting its Franciscan identity. The social calendar is managed by on-site staff to provide cognitive engagement, fitness programming, and live entertainment. The facility holds a Walk Score of 36, ensuring residents remain connected to the nearby Wheeling city center for errands and social outings.
Those seeking a well-staffed environment with a mission-driven nonprofit operator and exceptional clinical outcomes may find this setting appropriate. Prospective residents and their representatives should discuss current abuse prevention protocols and the specific corrective actions taken to address past CMS penalty patterns with the administrator to assess 2026 performance firsthand.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
In Illinois, the Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation conducts annual unannounced surveys to assess compliance with state and federal healthcare facility standards.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IL Average | vs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Illinois nursing home (2 vs. IL avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.2 | 0.5 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Illinois nursing home (0.2 vs. IL avg 0.5).↓ 60% better |
The most recent inspection on January 7, 2025, identified deficiencies related to resident rights, specifically an incident of emotional or mental abuse by a staff member, which led to that employee’s suspension and termination. Earlier inspections were not provided, so broader inspection patterns cannot be fully assessed, but this report reflects a significant concern regarding resident protection. The main issue involved ensuring residents were free from abuse, with no fines imposed despite the violation due to the facility’s compliance history. No complaint investigations were noted in the available reports. Without additional past inspection data, it is unclear whether this represents a new or ongoing issue.
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Show Inspection ReportsIllinois average 10.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Illinois average 36.8
Illinois average 3.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Illinois average: 0.7
Illinois average: 3.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,344 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 19,371 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 7,200 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,648 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,127 | 91 | 99% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,717 | 75 | 82% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 880 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 502 | 59 | 64% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 433 | 62 | 67% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 421 | 65 | 71% | 6.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 392 | 67 | 73% | 5.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 340 | 63 | 68% | 5.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 188 | 56 | 61% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 37 | 40% | 0.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 26% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wheeling's city center to ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg)'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
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ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) is located in Wheeling, Illinois.
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ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) is in the Wheeling Township neighborhood of Wheeling.
The legal owner and operator of ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) is Franciscan Communities, Inc..
ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The team at ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) can be reached at [email protected].
ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) has 61 beds.
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ADDOLORATA VILLA (Assisted Lvg) is located at 553 McHenry Rd.
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