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Franklin General Hospital has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Franklin General Hospital shows a concerning pattern of recurring fire safety and food safety violations across all three surveys, with one family complaint leading to findings about abuse reporting procedures. The facility has repeatedly failed inspections for smoke barriers, fire safety systems, and food handling, suggesting ongoing operational challenges. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of similar issues across multiple years raises questions about the facility's ability to maintain consistent safety standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 11, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Franklin General Hospital
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