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Jun 2026
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1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 127
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 127
- Inspections
- View history (51 citations)
- Affiliation
- Faith-based community rooted in Franciscan tradition
- Continuum of care
- Independent living through skilled nursing on one campus
- Therapy access
- On-site therapy department for surgery recovery
- Transportation
- Scheduled bus rides to doctor appointments
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Franciscan Village is a faith-based continuing care community in Lemont, Illinois, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab on one campus. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, friendly staff and strong rehab/therapy outcomes, but food quality in independent living draws repeated, serious complaints, and one reviewer described poor follow-up after a medical emergency.
The Good
- Friendly, attentive staff across departments
- Strong rehab and physical/occupational therapy outcomes
- Clean rooms and well-maintained grounds
- On-site therapy department convenient after surgery
- Transportation provided to doctor appointments
The Bad
- Multiple reviewers report consistently poor food quality
- One resident lost significant weight due to inedible meals
- One report of unresponsive HR/communication after a medical emergency
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Franciscan Village is a senior living community in Lemont, Illinois offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 43 reviews.
About Franciscan Village
Franciscan Village is a continuing care community in Lemont, Illinois, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services. The community has served the area for more than 35 years as a faith-based senior living community rooted in the Franciscan tradition.
The community provides maintenance-free living with thoughtful daily support designed to preserve resident independence and personal choice. Care options include assisted living with engaging experiences and welcoming community spaces, memory care with compassionate guidance and familiar routines, skilled nursing with comprehensive support, and personalized therapy programs focused on restoring strength and independence.
Life at Franciscan Village centers on connection and wellness. Residents gather in dining spaces for chef-inspired meals made with fresh ingredients, participate in resident-led clubs organized around shared interests, and engage in activities inspired by seven dimensions of wellness. Faith-centered programs remain central to daily life, alongside opportunities for creative expression, outdoor relaxation on beautifully maintained grounds, and social connection.
The community emphasizes the Franciscan mission of living joyfully and aims to support residents in continuing the lives they love while discovering new opportunities for growth and engagement. Elegant community spaces, outdoor areas, and programming are designed to foster independence while creating a genuine sense of belonging.
Types of Care at Franciscan Village
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Salon / Barber
- Security
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Franciscan Village
3.6overall · 43 ratings combined
3.6★ on Google (43)
Dawn Davis
Jan 2026
My mom has been at the Mother Theresa rehab twice. Her last experience there was wonderful. She said the food was really good and the staff was so kind. Our family is so thankful to everyone there!
Eryn McDonough
Sep 2025
Honestly i thought it was a great place untill i had a medical emergency and now all of sudden the hr and the whole other departments are treating me like i don’t exist and kinda frustrated at the fact that they aren’t answering. After getting asked for a doctors note
Carol Dudzik
Jun 2025
My husband recently was in the rehab section of Franciscan Village for several weeks. The entire staff was always cheerful and happy to meet his needs. My husband experienced outstanding care. Every person we encountered was wonderful. You could tell that they enjoyed their jobs. Staff always introduced themselves right away. His room was always clean. Everyone treated him as a person, not a patient. The administrator and Head of Nursing would stop by the room to check up on him. The social workers were on top of his release ordering complicated multiple pieces of medical equipment for discharge. Physical and Occupational Therapists were excellent, pivoting to meet changing needs quickly. Every time I entered the building, I was greeted by my name several times. In short an outstanding experience, I highly recommend Franciscan Village. Carol Dudzik
Katherine Blachowski
Aug 2024
I have a cottage home and enjoy it very much.<br>Many Activities/Opportunities to take advantage of--games, movies, Live Presentations, off-campus trips to interesting places.<br>Staff are caring and attentive.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 51 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 13, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 27, 2026
Aug 21, 2025Health ComplaintHealth Standard10 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Aug 9, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 28, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFire Safety Evaluation Survey
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 19, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 4, 2023
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023
Sep 9, 2022Fire Safety Standard9 citations
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFire Safety Evaluation Survey
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2022
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Franciscan Village offer?
Franciscan Village offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Franciscan Village located?
Franciscan Village is located at 1270 Franciscan Drive in Lemont, Illinois.
What do families say about Franciscan Village?
Franciscan Village is a faith-based continuing care community in Lemont, Illinois, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab on one campus. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, friendly staff and strong rehab/therapy outcomes, but food quality in independent living draws repeated, serious complaints, and one reviewer described poor follow-up after a medical emergency.
How did Franciscan Village do on recent health and safety inspections?
Franciscan Village had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 51 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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