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Ascension Living
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Ascension Living operates 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 8 states, with 1,568 certified beds; the largest presence is in Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas.
42% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 26.5 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $881K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Ascension Living | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 28 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 49.0% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
| Tennessee | 1 |
| District of Columbia | 1 |
| Indiana | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Texas | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 29 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 23 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 23 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 20 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 19 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 14 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 12 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 11 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Living Carroll Manor | Washington | DC | 252 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 67 | 26.6 | $167K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Ascension Nazarethville Place | Des Plaines | IL | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7.4 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Ascension Resurrection Life | Chicago | IL | 162 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 45 | 27.8 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village | Avilla | IN | 133 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12.8 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan | KS | 93 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 24.7 | $97K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Via Christi Village Ridgeabuse icon | Wichita | KS | 80 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 27.5 | $36K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence | Lewiston | NY | 250 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3.6 | — | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee | Signal Mountain | TN | 114 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 24.6 | $227K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| St. Catherine Center | Waco | TX | 165 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 7.3 | $13K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Ascension Living - Lakeshore At Siena | Racine | WI | 60 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 95.0 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Franciscan Woods | Brookfield | WI | 110 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 | 45.5 | $121K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Wheaton Franciscan Hc - Terrace At St Francis | Milwaukee | WI | 81 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 80 | 98.8 | $220K | 6 Jan 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Ascension Living operate?
12 Medicare-certified facilities in 8 states, with 1,568 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Ascension Living facilities rated?
42% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 3 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 3. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Ascension Living been fined?
CMS lists 16 fines totalling $881K and 9 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.