Franklin General Hospital

Franklin General Hospital is a county-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1720 Central Avenue East in Hampton, Iowa, within Franklin County. The facility operates with 52 certified beds and functions under government ownership at the county level. It holds active certification status and accepts Medicaid as a form of payment. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating available under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating system. This overall rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting results from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating staffing levels relative to the facility's resident census as compared to national norms. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, based on clinical data submitted by the facility covering areas such as resident health outcomes and care processes. Franklin General Hospital accepts Medicaid as a payment source, making it accessible to residents who qualify for that program. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (641) 456-5000 to inquire about current bed availability, additional accepted payment types, and specific services offered. Payment eligibility and coverage details vary based on individual circumstances and program requirements. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Franklin General Hospital's overall rating of 5 stars places it above the national benchmark. Its staffing rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds typical national performance levels in that category. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, each at 4 stars, also fall above the national midpoint. These ratings reflect data submitted to and compiled by CMS and represent a point-in-time assessment. Conditions at any facility may change over time, and CMS updates its ratings periodically. Individuals researching care options are encouraged to review the most current data available through official CMS resources and to conduct in-person visits when evaluating any skilled nursing facility.