Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care
1070 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131 · (317) 736-7185
Non profit - Church related · 208 certified beds
Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 3 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $21,825 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 21, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.August 21, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.August 21, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 4, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.October 20, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 23, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 14, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 9, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 9, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 9, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $21,825September 24, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.63 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 208 |
| Average residents per day | 126.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Compass Park Franklin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Homeview Center of Franklin Franklin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hickory Creek at Franklin Franklin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Franklin Meadows Franklin · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Aspen Trace Health & Living Community Greenwood · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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