FRANKLIN COUNTY TRANSITIONAL CARE

Franklin County Transitional Care is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 44 North 1st East in Preston, Idaho (ZIP 83263). The facility holds 35 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. As a county government facility, it operates under public ownership within Franklin County. Franklin County Transitional Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. This facility received a 4-star rating in health inspections, a 5-star rating in staffing, and a 5-star rating in quality measures. The staffing rating reflects the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census, while the quality measure rating reflects performance on a set of clinical indicators tracked by CMS. The health inspection rating is based on findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state survey agencies. Franklin County Transitional Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is able to serve residents who rely on either federal program for payment of skilled nursing or long-term care services. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may wish to contact the admissions office directly at (208) 852-4130 to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private pay options that may be available. When compared against national benchmarks, Franklin County Transitional Care performs above average across most measured categories. The national overall average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars reflects performance in the upper tier of rated facilities nationally. Its staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 stars each also exceed national norms, while its health inspection rating of 4 stars remains above the national average. These ratings are based on data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing data become available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review CMS data directly and to conduct in-person visits when evaluating long-term care options.