Franciscan Woods
19525 W NORTH AVE, Brookfield, WI 53045
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Franciscan Woods Compares
Franciscan Woods is a 110-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Brookfield, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Wisconsin average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 110 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brookfield, the local average is 1.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (70% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (53% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the Wisconsin average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Franciscan Woods
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Franciscan Woods with other nursing homes in Brookfield.
How is Franciscan Woods addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Franciscan Woods keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.4% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Franciscan Woods keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Franciscan Woods's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 110 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Franciscan Woods?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Franciscan Woods lag behind other Brookfield options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Brookfield
Brookfield sits in Waukesha County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 74,929 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 43.1 years
- Median household income
- $88,985
- Median home value
- $293,500
Demographics for Waukesha County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brookfield.
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