St Francis Nursing Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and professional nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 25 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a clean, spiritually uplifting environment with highly compassionate staff. However, because several reviewers mention a waiting list and potential issues with Medicaid acceptance, you should contact them immediately to check availability and insurance compatibility.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
25 reviews on Google“St. Francis Nursing Home is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, religious-based care and exceptionally clean environment. Reviewers frequently praise the nursing staff and the Sisters for their kindness, though some note that the facility may have a waiting list or limited Medicaid acceptance.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and professional nursing staff
- Exceptionally clean and odor-free facility
- Engaging daily activities and religious services
- High-quality, homemade-style dining
Concerns
- Limited availability due to waiting lists
- Limited acceptance of Medicaid
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 29 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses that acknowledge the reviewer by name and mirror the sentiment or specific holiday wishes found in the reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what specific cleaning protocols do you have in place to keep the environment so fresh?
- 2We noticed the staff is highly regarded for being compassionate; how do you support your nursing team to maintain that level of professional care?
- 3The dining options sound lovely and homemade; could you tell us more about how much input residents have in the daily menus?
- 4Since we are looking at long-term options, could you explain your current availability and how the waiting list process works?
- 5We are interested in the social side of things; what kind of daily activities or religious services are available to help residents stay engaged?
- 6With the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps is the facility taking to address those identified areas for improvement?
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Key Review Excerpts
“During that time I observed nothing but competency, compassion, and kindness from all staff, especially the beautiful sisters. The facility is spotless and there is the opportunity for residents to engage in a variety of activities all day, everyday.”
“STAFF is amazing, very caring and cooperative with my mom who has dementia. Even when patients are difficult, they are so professional and caring of their needs. The doctor is a gem. He is so good at communicating and follows up with all his patients and family.”
“The care is excellent and the place is always spotless. The sisters who run it are always there and she loves the daily Mass. My mom has made some great friendships, she loves going to activities and she even says the food is, “just like homemade.””
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Multiple families have filed complaints triggering 14 of 26 total deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about this facility. The most recurring issues involve fire safety systems, infection control, and food safety management. Recent complaints in 2024-2025 focused on inadequate treatment, accident prevention, and medication management, with some reaching higher severity levels. While the facility has provided correction dates for most deficiencies, the pattern of repeated complaints suggests families should carefully evaluate current conditions during visits.
Jan 23, 2026Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Apr 24, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 18, 2024Complaint8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Oct 18, 2024Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Sep 8, 2023Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Aug 17, 2023Complaint4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Seraphic Sisters, INC
nonprofit
HALINA A KOMPERDA
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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