Franklin Woods Center
9200 Franklin Square Drive, Baltimore, MD 21237 · Baltimore County · (410) 391-2600
117 certified beds, about 105 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215261 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 13, 2025, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
None of its 46 health citations since September 2018 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 3.68 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.35 of those hours.
49.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).
CMS links it to Genesis Healthcare, an affiliated group of 184 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.
2109/18
1408/21
1105/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 46 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
37D
4E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
May 13, 2025Standard inspection · 11 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility: 1) failed to ensure refrigerator temperatures were monitored and food items were labeled, and 2) failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards. This was evident for 2 of 2 kitchen observations, and for 2 of 2 nourishment refrigerators observed during the annual survey.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to consistently maintain infection control practices related to clean linen on the unit. This deficient practice was evidenced in 2 linen closets on the lower level.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide Resident #69 with a reasonable accommodation of need. This was found evident during one random observation on the survey.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to appropriately prescribe a psychotropic medication for a resident without a diagnosed need for one. This was found evident in 1 (Resident #38) out of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to notify the Ombudsman of resident's transfers and failed to provide the Resident and/or Representative with a written notice of the facility's bed hold policy upon transfer to an acute care facility. This was found evident for 1 (Resident #67) of 5 residents reviewed for hospitalization during the survey.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and medical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the development of comprehensive person-centered care plans as evidenced by failure to develop an integrated care plan to address a resident's needs related to hearing loss. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #24) out of 4 residents in the care plans reviewed during the survey.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a dependent resident's personal hygiene needs were provided according to resident preference. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 76) of 3 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide treatment to prevent further decreased range of motion for residents. This was found evident of 2 (Resident #74 & #65) out of 5 residents reviewed for mobility.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the medical record and interview with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to provide necessary respiratory care services for residents by failing to date label oxygen administration equipment as prescribed. This was evident for 2 ( #17 and #37 ) of 5 residents reviewed for Respiratory Care.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide a resident with assistive devices as ordered. This was evident of 1 (Resident #65) of 10 residents reviewed for food concerns during the survey process.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records in accordance with acceptable professional standards and practices by keeping complete and accurate documentation. This was found evident in 2 (Resident #38 & #65) out of 33 residents reviewed during the survey.
August 18, 2021Standard inspection · 14 citations
- F Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee files and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to put a system in place to ensure that Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA) were evaluated annually. This was found to be evident for 5 out of 5 GNA employees (GNA #31, #32, #33, #34, #35) reviewed for annual evaluations. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all the residents in the facility.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations of the facility's kitchen food services, and staff interview, it was determined that 1.) The facility failed to maintain food service equipment in a manner that ensured sanitary food service operations, and 2.) The facility staff failed to serve beverages in a manner that ensured sanitary food distribution during meal service to rooms. This was identified while observing the facility's dish washing machine in operation and meal distribution service to residents' rooms.
- E Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview of facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a full-time clinically qualified nutrition professional for the oversight of food preparation and the daily kitchen operation. All the resident's in the facility have the potential to be affected by not having a qualified nutritional profession with the appropriate competencies and skill sets to carry out food and nutrition services.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents received their meal in a timely manner. This was found to be evident for 1 (resident #21) out of 7 residents observed for dining.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records and interview with residents, their representatives and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that transportation arrangements were made for a resident who required wheelchair-enabled transport for a known medical appointment. This was evident for 1 (Resident #147) of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident medical records and interview with residents, their representatives, and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to notify a recently discharged resident or their representative of a positive COVID-19 test. This was evident for 1 (#146) of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility staff failed to provide a clean shower room for the female residents on the first floor. This was evident for the female residents who wanted a shower on the rehabilitation unit.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review and facility report of an incident, the facility failed to protect resident # 246 from verbal abuse. This was evident for 1 out of 2 reports of abuse.
- 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 record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident representative in writing for the reason that the resident was transferred to the hospital. This was found to be evident for 1 (resident # 27) out 3 residents reviewed for transfer and discharge.
- 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 record reviews and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide a bed hold for a resident transferred to the hospital. This was found to be evident for 1 (resident #27) out of 3 residents reviewed for transfer and discharge.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident medical record, the facility failed to develop a care plan for anticoagulant therapy for resident # 45. This was evident for 1 out of 7 records reviewed.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility staff failed to notify residents receiving rehabilitation services of the activities available during their stay in the facility. This was evident for 3 (#30, #86, #34) of 4 residents reviewed for activities.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and interviews, it was determined that staff failed to follow physicians' orders for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Residents #1 and #74).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident medical records and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that neurologic checks, following a resident's unwitnessed fall involving a head injury, were completed accurately. This was evident for 1 (Resident #146) of 5 residents reviewed for accidents.
September 11, 2018Standard inspection · 21 citations
- E 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 medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to notify a resident and the resident's representative of the reason for a hospital discharge in writing. This was found to be evident for 5 out of the 6 residents (Resident #13, #77, #35, #59 and #68) reviewed for hospitalization during the investigative portion of the survey.
- E 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 medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to provide a written copy of the facility's bed-hold policy to a resident and/or the resident's representative at the time of discharge to the hospital. This was found to be evident for 5 out of the 6 residents (Resident #13, #35. #59, #68 and #77) reviewed for hospitalization during the investigative portion of the survey.
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation of medication pass and of medication carts it was determined that the facility failed to maintain and store medications safely and securely. This was determined and evident for 1 medication pass and 3 of 5 medication carts observed.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview with facility staff and resident it was determined that the facility failed to go to the resident to get consents for treatment when the resident had capacity to make medical decisions based on a physician assessment completed in the facility. This was determined during the investigative portion of the survey and found to be evident for 1 of 52 residents (#36) reviewed during the survey.
- D Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of Resident Council minutes, interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were informed of his or her rights and of all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during his or her stay in the facility.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to report and investigate an incident in which a resident, who was cognitively impaired, was found on the floor with a laceration to the head. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 3 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for accidents during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure activity assessments were completed by activity staff during the assessment reference date (ARD) look back time period for the comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. This was found to be evident for 3 out of 4 residents (Resident #55 and #77) reviewed for completion of section F- Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities for the annual MDS assessment.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews with facility staff and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to follow a resident's care plan related to a resident receiving the following medication categories: anticoagulant, sedative and an antibiotic. The facility also failed to develop a care plan for a resident with a Foley catheter and a resident's medical diagnosis and treatment of syncope. This was evident for 3 of 6 residents (#58, #68 and #202) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to accurately update a residents' care plans after falls resulting in a laceration to the head and failed to accurately reflect the residents' needs and current interventions to be provided. This was found to be evident for 2 out of the 4 residents (Resident #32 and #36) reviewed for accidents during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview with facility staff and observation it was determined that the facility failed to 1. get a physician order for a resident that was using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, and 2. follow a physician order for daily weights on a resident. This was evident for 2 residents (#93 and #198) during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with the facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a discharge summary on a resident to include a review of the resident's medications reconciled with the discharge medications and complete a physician discharge summary in a timely manner. This was evident in 2 of 3 residents (#198, #348) sampled for closed records reviewed during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician ordered wound treatment were completed as ordered. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 2 residents (Resident #83) reviewed for pressure ulcers during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure dietary orders were submitted to the kitchen for implementation. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 5 residents (Resident #13) reviewed for nutrition.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of medical records it was determined that the facility failed to document follow-up interventions for a patient when pain medication administered was coded as ineffective. This was evident during the review of 1 of 4 residents (#93) who triggered for pain management.
- D Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased upon the facility's assessment, record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to assure that there is always enough qualified nursing staff available to provide nursing and related services to meet the residents' needs safely and in a manner that promotes each resident's rights, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure pharmacist review recommendations were addressed and acted on by the physicians. This was found to be evident for 1 out of the 6 residents (Resident #348) sampled for medication regimen review during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with the facility staff it was determined the facility failed to store foods properly by ensuring that foods are date labeled upon opening and expired food items are discarded. This was evident during a tour of the facility's main kitchen during the survey.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure accurate medical record documentation as evidenced by Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA) documentation of the use of fall mats despite the discontinuation of the use of this intervention. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 3 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for accidents during the investigative portion of the survey. In addition, the facility failed to put a system in place to ensure that documentation for the infection antibiotic stewardship and infection control programs were consistent and accurate. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to put a system in place to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for residents. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all resident, staff and visitors at the facility.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to put a system in place to ensure that the procedures for the antibiotic stewardship program are put in place. This deficiency has the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- B Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure identification of wheelchairs in need of maintenance. This was found to be evident for 1 out of the 2 residents (Resident #83) identified with environmental concerns but has the potential to affect any resident with a wheelchair.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 10 on May 13, 2025, 2 on August 18, 2021, 4 on September 11, 2018.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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 | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.68 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.35 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.15 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.71 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.62 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.5% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 34.4% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.44 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 3.90 on weekdays and 3.15 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.33 in April to June 2025 to 3.68 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 | 3.68 | 1.35 | 3.90 | 3.15 | 6.6% | 0 of 90 | 105 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.69 | 1.39 | 3.87 | 3.22 | 12.1% | 0 of 92 | 100 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.42 | 1.22 | 3.61 | 2.94 | 12.2% | 0 of 92 | 103 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.33 | 1.27 | 3.58 | 2.72 | 8.2% | 0 of 91 | 102 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maryland, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.73 | 0.74 | 3.88 | 3.34 | 8.0% | 0.1% 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Maryland
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.79 | $18.46 to $22.00 | 27,720 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.89 | $31.40 to $38.30 | 9,560 |
| Registered nurses | $47.98 | $40.26 to $51.61 | 52,910 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 30.3 | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.3 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.2 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.6 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FRANKLIN SQUARE-MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE NURSING HOME LTD PARTNERSHIP. CMS links this home to Genesis Healthcare, a group of 184 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Woods Jv LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 04/01/2011 |
| Parkway Ventures, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 12/01/2003 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Gen Operations II LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Ghc Jv Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Whitman, Arnold | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/31/2011 | |
| Berg, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2012 | |
| Bridgeford, Laura | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mendelson, Avi | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Mays, Patricia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/27/2020 | |
| Mirza, Ziad | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/20/2025 | |
| Morris, Diane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Mays, Patricia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/24/2025 | |
| Mirza, Ziad | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/24/2025 |
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 13 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.47.
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Maryland contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Maryland. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Maryland Department of Aging, 800-243-3425. 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: Maryland Health Care Commission, Maryland Quality Reporting, Nursing Homes, where Maryland publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Franklin Woods Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Franklin Woods Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Franklin Woods Center get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 13, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Franklin Woods Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Franklin Woods Center 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 Woods Center?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers, and links the home to Genesis Healthcare. Legal business name: FRANKLIN SQUARE-MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE NURSING HOME LTD PARTNERSHIP.
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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