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HomeIowaFranklin General Hospital

Franklin General Hospital

1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 504416414565000WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(23 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
52
certified

How Franklin General Hospital Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.33 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.84 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
30.6%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.33 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.84 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected May 22, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected May 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Franklin County 65+
2,137
21.3% of county
County Population
10,015
Franklin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Franklin General Hospital is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Hampton, Iowa with 52 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
33.3
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Mar 31, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Franklin
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: May 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.62 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.33 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.60 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.6%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Franklin General Hospital and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Franklin General Hospital
Hampton, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Rehabilitation Center of Hampton
Hampton, IA1.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Sheffield Care Center
Sheffield, IA10.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,644
The Village of Ackley
Ackley, IA14.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $47,149
Scenic Manor
Iowa Falls, IA15.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rockwell Community Nursing Home
Rockwell, IA17.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Maple Manor Village
Aplington, IA19.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Franklin General Hospital
Hampton, IA · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Rehabilitation Center of Hampton
Hampton, IA
1.0 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Sheffield Care Center
Sheffield, IA
10.5 mi2/52/54/5$17,644
The Village of Ackley
Ackley, IA
14.8 mi3/53/54/5$47,149
Scenic Manor
Iowa Falls, IA
15.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Rockwell Community Nursing Home
Rockwell, IA
17.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Maple Manor Village
Aplington, IA
19.3 mi4/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Franklin General Hospital?▾
Franklin General Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Franklin General Hospital cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Franklin General Hospital participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Franklin General Hospital had any health inspection violations?▾
Franklin General Hospital had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Franklin General Hospital?▾
Franklin General Hospital provides 4.33 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 0.87 LPN hours, and 2.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.6%.
How many beds does Franklin General Hospital have?▾
Franklin General Hospital has 52 certified beds with an average of 33.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 64% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Franklin General Hospital?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Hampton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Franklin General Hospital?▾
On Google Maps, Franklin General Hospital has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 23 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.