F

CARING PLACE, THE

103 N. THIRTEENTH STREET, FRANKLIN, PA 16323
Score: 35 / 100

With a score of 35/100, Caring Place, The ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Caring Place, The is near the national average, with 3.60 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 28 deficiencies at Caring Place, The. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.60 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.22 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.23 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.26 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 28 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jul 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 33.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,018

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 35 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8