CARING PLACE, THE
103 N. THIRTEENTH STREET, Franklin, PA 16323
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How CARING PLACE, THE Compares
CARING PLACE, THE is a 100-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Franklin, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.3%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Franklin, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARING PLACE, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARING PLACE, THE with other nursing homes in Franklin.
How is CARING PLACE, THE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CARING PLACE, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CARING PLACE, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CARING PLACE, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARING PLACE, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CARING PLACE, THE's rating advantage in Franklin?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Franklin
Franklin sits in Venango County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,576 (22.5%)
- Median age
- 47.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,405
- Median home value
- $96,800
Demographics for Venango County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Franklin.
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