Public Record
Hickory Creek at Franklin
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 36
- Avg. residents per day
- 31.4
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 33
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-13
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Citations
33 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0659Generalpotential for harm
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
- 0232Generalpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0030Generalno actual harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0036Generalno actual harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0341Generalpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0004Generalno actual harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0013Generalno actual harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0029Generalno actual harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalno actual harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Hickory Creek at Franklin?
- Hickory Creek at Franklin is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Franklin, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155442.
- What is the CMS rating for Hickory Creek at Franklin?
- Hickory Creek at Franklin has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Hickory Creek at Franklin have?
- Hickory Creek at Franklin is certified for 36 beds. It serves an average of 31.4 residents per day.
- How many citations does Hickory Creek at Franklin have?
- Hickory Creek at Franklin has 33 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Hickory Creek at Franklin last inspected?
- Hickory Creek at Franklin was last inspected on February 13, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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