Franklin Nursing Home
700 Hearne St, Franklin, TX 77856 · (979) 828-5152
Government - Hospital district · 90 certified beds
Franklin Nursing Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 5 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 11, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.September 11, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 11, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 11, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.September 11, 2025 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 11, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.December 3, 2025 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 25, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.December 19, 2023 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.13 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 53 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bremond Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bremond · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Crossroads Nursing & Rehabilitation Hearne · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Kruse Village Senior Living Community Brenham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- High Hope Care Center of Brenham Brenham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Brenham · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Franklin Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.