NHC Healthcare, Franklin has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing scores and a 4-star quality measures score. It reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.39 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), $62,491 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: October 24, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $62,491recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.39.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.53
Licensed practical nurses
0.96
Nurse aides
1.90
Weekend nursing
3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.8%13.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%8.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.6%4.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%17.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.1%14.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.8%2%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.3%89.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.9%57.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
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 December 2018 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $62,491 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $62,491 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 24, 2025
$62,491
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 68 homes · 4 stars avg
Occupancy
74.1 residents on an average day (93% of 80 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 45 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.