All citations for Wheaton Franciscan HC - Terrace at St Francis

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 11 of 11 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (November 8, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.