FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center has earned a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice among nursing homes, though not without its issues. It ranks #75 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, placing it in the top half, and #1 out of 2 in Franklin County, meaning it is the best local option available. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with the number of identified issues increasing from 2 in 2021 to 10 in 2023. Staffing is a weakness here, rated at just 1 out of 5 stars with a turnover rate of 47%, which is slightly below the state average of 48%. On a positive note, the center has no fines recorded, and it provides more RN coverage than many facilities, which helps ensure that critical health issues are caught early. However, recent inspection findings highlight some concerning incidents, such as staff failing to maintain the privacy of a resident's medical information by discussing their condition loudly in the hall. Additionally, there was an error in coding a resident's discharge status, incorrectly listing them as discharged to a hospital instead of an assisted living facility. These incidents reflect the need for improvement in communication and record-keeping within the facility. Overall, while there are some strengths, families should consider both the positive aspects and the areas needing attention when evaluating this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Virginia
- #75/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 47% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 30 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Virginia. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Virginia avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 15 deficiencies on record
Sept 2023
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, facility staff failed to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of medical information in oral communication for 1 of 30 current residents in the survey sampl...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to accurately code a minimum data set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 3 closed records reviewed, Resident #112.
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, medical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure and provide needed care and services that were resident centered in accor...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as i...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care is provided such care consistent w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review and during a medication pass and pour observation, the facility staff failed to ensure a medication error rate o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure medications were secure and st...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Laboratory Services
(Tag F0770)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide laboratory services to meet the needs of the resident for 1 of 30 residents in the ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and accurate clinical record for 1 of 30 residents in the survey sample, Resident #264.
The findi...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interviews, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain an infection prevention program for preventing and controlling infection and communicable di...
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Jul 2021
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and during a medication pass and pour observation, the facility staff failed to ensure the residents receive treatment and care in accordance with the...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents were free of significant medication errors for 1 of 26 residents in the survey sample, Resident ...
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Sept 2018
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate minimum data set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 34 residents (Resident #9).
The findings in...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure a complete an...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The contracted pharmacy failed to provide the August 2018 irregularity reports to the facility director of nursing and medica...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- • 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Franklin Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Franklin Center Staffed?
CMS rates FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 47%, compared to the Virginia average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 56%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Franklin Center?
State health inspectors documented 15 deficiencies at FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2018 to 2023. These included: 15 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Franklin Center?
FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by LIFEWORKS REHAB, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 110 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in ROCKY MOUNT, Virginia.
How Does Franklin Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (47%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Franklin Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Franklin Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Virginia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Franklin Center Stick Around?
FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 47%, which is about average for Virginia nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Franklin Center Ever Fined?
FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Franklin Center on Any Federal Watch List?
FRANKLIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.