Franklin Meadows
1285 W Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131 · Johnson County · (317) 736-9113
114 certified beds, about 87 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155171 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 16, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since October 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.17 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.44 of those hours.
49.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to American Senior Communities, an affiliated group of 90 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.
September 16, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a nicotine dependence had the right to continue her preference for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for resident rights. (Resident 41)
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's advanced directive (code status) preference was documented accurately in the clinical record for 1 of 8 residents reviewed for advanced directives. (Resident 2)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to read the results of a two-step Mantoux skin test series (a tool used in screening for tuberculosis) after administering the skin tests for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for TB (tuberculosis) skin tests. (Resident 80)
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow the current vaccine administration guidelines for pneumococcal vaccinations for a resident who had consented to receive vaccinations for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for immunization records. (Resident 8)
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer Covid-19 vaccinations upon admission for residents who consented to receive the vaccines for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for immunization records. (Resident 8 and Resident 80)
December 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of sexual abuse was reported to the state health department with sufficient information to determine the severity of the allegation. (Resident B, Resident C)
September 30, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that the written Notice of Transfer and Discharge was provided to the resident, the resident's representative, and to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for transfers. (Resident 34, Resident 90)
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure written bed hold notifications were provided to the resident and the resident's representative for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for transfers. (Resident 34, Resident 90)
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of an Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for dental. The resident had ill fitting dentures that were not coded. (Resident 21)
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was referred to the State-designated authority contractor for a Level II (PASRR) for new mental health diagnosis for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for PASRR. (Resident 80)
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's hospice communication binder contained the on-going communication and collaboration between the facility and the hospice staff for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for hospice services. The hospice communication binder lacked any hospice documentation of services provided to the resident. (Resident 8)
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow vaccination administration guidelines for the pneumococcal vaccine. The appropriate pneumococcal vaccine was not given for residents who had consented to receive their pneumococcal vaccinations per CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines for 2 of 8 residents reviewed for immunizations. (Resident 41, Resident 78)
October 30, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was served in a sanitary manner for 2 of 3 kitchen observations. Staff hair was not covered while in the kitchen. (Dietary Cook, Dietary Staff 2, and Dietary Staff 3)
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 3 on September 16, 2025, 1 on September 30, 2024, 3 on October 30, 2023.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- E Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.17 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.44 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.58 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.63 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.5% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.18 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.40 on weekdays and 2.58 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.55 in April to June 2025 to 3.17 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.17 | 0.44 | 3.40 | 2.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 87 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.28 | 0.46 | 3.51 | 2.69 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 81 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.41 | 0.50 | 3.64 | 2.83 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 80 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.55 | 0.43 | 3.82 | 2.85 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 84 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.5 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.3 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY. CMS links this home to American Senior Communities, a group of 90 nursing homes averaging 3.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn, Brenda | Corporate director | Individual | 12/01/2023 | |
| Babcock, Paul | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/30/2020 | |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2003 | |
| Dice, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Oldham, Tracie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/14/2026 | |
| Roberts, Lindsay | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2025 | |
| Van Camp, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Yates, Patrice | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/30/2024 | |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/15/2026 | |
| Dice, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Oldham, Tracie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/15/2026 | |
| Van Camp, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Yates, Patrice | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/15/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 16, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 16, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 30, 2024: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 5, 2024: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.58 hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.25.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Hickory Creek at Franklin Franklin, 1.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Homeview Center of Franklin Franklin, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Compass Park Franklin, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Aspen Trace Health & Living Community Greenwood, 7.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Greenwood Village South Greenwood, 8.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Greenwood Healthcare Center Greenwood, 10 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Greenwood Health and Living Community Greenwood, 10.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Franklin Meadows's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Franklin Meadows 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Franklin Meadows get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 16, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Franklin Meadows been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Franklin Meadows accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Franklin Meadows?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to American Senior Communities. Legal business name: THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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