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Franklin County Medical Center

Registered name: Franklin County Transitional Care

Preston, ID · Medicare-certified · 35 beds

Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, ID has a 2-star overall rating, with a very low health inspection rating of 1 star but strong staffing and quality ratings at 5 stars each. Reported nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark (5.01 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day), and the facility has had $23,001 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

5.0088 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $23,001recent abuse citation

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0088.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.20
Licensed practical nurses
0.49
Nurse aides
3.31
Weekend nursing
4.50

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

9.1%8.3%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4.2%0%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

16.7%8.6%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

4.2%3.4%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

8.3%3.7%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

16.7%7.7%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—23.1%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

33.3%29.6%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

24.7%11.3%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

9.1%0%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

95.8%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—95.9%—

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F

The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $23,001 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.

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  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $23,001 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 24, 2026

    $23,001

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
31.8 residents on an average day (91% of 35 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 51 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.