Franciscan Courts
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · South Milwaukee, WI

Franciscan Courts

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · South Milwaukee, WI

Overview of Franciscan Courts

Franciscan Courts offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in South Milwaukee, WI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs change.

Franciscan Courts has 39 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. An 82 / 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chi Living Communities operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 39 Rank #166 / 189Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 189 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #33 / 47Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 47 homes we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
9 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #19 / 184Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 184 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #62 / 164Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 164 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 164. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
79.5% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 71.8%
Occupied beds
31 / 39

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeCertified
IssuanceAugust 17, 2017
CountyMilwaukee

Ownership & Operating Entity

Franciscan Courts is legally operated by Chi Living Communities.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Volunteer Program

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Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
2 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Wisconsin state average
Overall vs. WI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 212 This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (2 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.71.75 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (0.7 vs. WI avg 1.75).↓ 60% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Wisconsin average (3 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from South Milwaukee's city center to Franciscan Courts's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Estimated monthly cost range for the facility.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
St Camillus
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
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86
Facility 86
WI AVG 80
Rank #79 / 189
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12
Facility 12
WI AVG 48
Rank #167 / 184
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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Beloit
NH
AL
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Beloit -
120
Facility 120
WI AVG 80
Rank #24 / 189
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62
Facility 62
WI AVG 48
Rank #57 / 184
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New Glarus Home, Inc
NH
AL
IL
MC
RESC
RC
SNF
New Glarus -
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 80
Rank #52 / 189
A+
69
Facility 69
WI AVG 48
Rank #39 / 184
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Sheboygan Senior Community Inc
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Y Sheboygan -
31
Facility 31
WI AVG 80
Rank #174 / 189
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Frequently Asked Questions about Franciscan Courts

Who is the owner of Franciscan Courts?

Franciscan Courts is legally operated by Chi Living Communities.

Is Franciscan Courts in a walkable area?

Franciscan Courts has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Franciscan Courts?

Franciscan Courts's occupancy is 79.5%.

How long has Franciscan Courts been in business?

Franciscan Courts has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Franciscan Courts?

No, Franciscan Courts has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Franciscan Courts have?

Franciscan Courts has 39 beds.

Has Franciscan Courts had any deficiencies?

Franciscan Courts has had 2 reported deficiencies according to records from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

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