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Nursing homes in Franklin County, Iowa
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Franklin County, Iowa, with 149 beds between them.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies over three cycles, 19.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Franklin County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 19.5 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin General Hospital | Hampton | 52 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15.4 | — | 8 May 2025 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Hampton | Hampton | 52 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13.5 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Sheffield Care Center | Sheffield | 45 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 31.1 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0578 | 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. | 2 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Franklin County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 149 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Franklin County have the highest CMS ratings?
Franklin General Hospital (5 stars), Rehabilitation Center of Hampton (4 stars), Sheffield Care Center (2 stars)
How do Franklin County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 19.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.