Franklin General Hospital
1720 Central Avenue East · Hampton, IA · 50441 · 6414565000
52 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
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.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 16E170 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.