Addolorata Villa

What Addolorata Villa does

Addolorata Villa is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living community located on a 17-acre campus at 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, Illinois. Operated under Franciscan Ministries — a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago founded in 1988 and tracing its heritage to 1894 — the community delivers a full continuum of care across seven service lines: Independent Living (maintenance-free apartments and villas), Assisted Living, Ancora Memory Care (24-hour secure Alzheimer's/dementia care), Skilled Nursing, Senior Rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), Respite Care, and Franciscan Care Solutions (in-home care delivered via a partnership with Open Arms). The underlying "platform" is largely operational rather than technology-driven, centered on the proprietary "Living Joyfully" wellness philosophy built on seven dimensions of wellness, signature programs such as the Navigate Memory Care and FreshKitchen dining programs, and 24-hour clinical staffing.

The business operates on a subscription-style recurring revenue model: residents pay monthly fees that vary by care level and residence type, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging a multi-channel funnel that includes digital content (resource center, blog), website-driven inbound inquiries, on-campus tours and community events, resident referral programs with financial rewards, and partnerships with hospitals, physicians, and discharge planners. The primary customer segment is seniors 55+ and their adult children/families (a persona-based segmentation), with a secondary referral channel through healthcare providers. Addolorata Villa is one of eight communities operated by Franciscan Ministries across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, and sits alongside affiliated operating entities including Franciscan Advisory Services (a 2011-founded senior housing consulting and third-party management arm) and the Madonna Foundation and St. Jude House charitable programs.

Commercially, the asset is anchored by high-credential regulatory recognition: a 5-star Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rating received in December 2025, Joint Commission accreditation, and multiple 2025 U.S. News & World Report "Best Senior Living" designations across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Home (Long-Term and Short-Term Care) categories. The organization is nonprofit and privately held under the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, with no disclosed venture, private equity, or public ownership. Leadership comprises President & CEO Regina Umanskiy, COO Karen Larson, and CFO Bob Rosenberger.

Name

Addolorata Villa

Legal name

Franciscan Ministries

Website

https://franciscanministries.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Addolorata Villa is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living community in Wheeling, Illinois, operated by Franciscan Ministries. It provides a continuum of care — independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite, and in-home care — to seniors 55+ and their families on a 17-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC), Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Assisted living care
• Memory care support
• Skilled nursing
• Senior rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheeling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Senior Living Residential Services: Monthly rental revenue from independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Residents pay monthly fees for housing, care services, dining, and amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Addolorata Villa operates a 17-acre senior living campus in Wheeling, Illinois, offering a continuum of care that includes independent living apartments and villas, assisted living, specialized memory care (Ancora), 24-hour skilled nursing, physical/occupational/speech rehabilitation, respite care, and in-home care through Franciscan Care Solutions. Services are delivered under a faith-based, person-centered model on a monthly subscription basis to seniors and their families.

Product overview

Addolorata Villa is a faith-based senior living community offering a continuum of care on a 17-acre campus in Wheeling, Illinois. The community provides a comprehensive range of senior living services including Independent Living (maintenance-free villas and apartments), Assisted Living (personalized daily support), Ancora Memory Care (specialized 24-hour secure memory care), Skilled Nursing (24-hour clinical care), Senior Rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), Respite Care (short-term stays), and Franciscan Care Solutions (in-home care via Open Arms partnership). Residents enjoy amenities including elegant full-service dining, a spa with hydrotherapy whirlpool, fitness center, community garden, and activities inspired by the seven dimensions of wellness. The community has earned top industry recognition including a 5-Star CMS rating and multiple U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Independent Living Maintenance-free living accommodations offering comfortable apartment homes and senior living villas, allowing residents to enjoy life on their own terms with opportunities for social interaction and daily assistance when needed.
• Assisted Living
• Ancora Memory Care
• Skilled Nursing
• Senior Rehabilitation
• Respite Care
• Franciscan Care Solutions (In-Home Care)
• Dining Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star CMS rating achieved December 2025

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Open ArmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranciscan Ministries partners with Open Arms, a licensed and fully bonded home care agency, to provide specialized senior care and support services including in-home care for residents and clients with Parkinson's Disease, stroke, cancer, dementia, ALS, and other conditions. Services include hourly care, live-in care, concierge services, and transitional care following hospitalization.
• Franciscan Sisters of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding sponsor of Franciscan Ministries. The Franciscan Sisters of Chicago established the ministry to continue their mission of serving seniors, dating back to 1894 when Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik founded Chicago's first Catholic nursing home.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Enlivant: Assisted living and memory care operator with 200+ communities in 26 states, owned by private equity. Comparable service mix and resident demographic to Addolorata Villa.
• Discovery Senior Living: Manages 200+ senior living communities with a focus on independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable service mix with private-pay resident focus.
• Sonida Senior Living: Operates ~80 senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, primarily in the Midwest and South. Directly comparable IL/IN/OH geographic exposure.
• National HealthCare Corporation (NHC): Operates skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, home care, and hospice across 9 states with a strong Southeast/Midwest footprint. Closely matches Addolorata Villa's skilled nursing and continuum-of-care model.
• Belmont Village Senior Living: Operator of upscale senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with a focus on wellness programming. Highly comparable to Addolorata Villa's Living Joyfully framework and service tiers.
• Five Star Senior Living: Operates independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across 30+ states, with significant presence in the Midwest. Directly comparable multi-level care service model.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Assisted living and memory care operator with 270+ communities in the US, UK, and Canada. Closely matches Addolorata Villa's assisted living and memory care focus with similar premium positioning.

Emerging players

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public home and community-based health services provider including home health, hospice, and pharmacy. Comparable to Franciscan Care Solutions in-home care service line and skilled nursing rehab discharge pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Atria Senior Living: Major for-profit senior living operator with 200+ communities across the US and Canada, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable service mix and resident demographic to Addolorata Villa.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest US senior living operator with ~650 communities offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care. Directly comparable continuum-of-care business model, though for-profit and national in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/addoloratavilla

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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