Government Medicare Medicaid

Franklin General Hospital

1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
52 Certified Beds
97 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.25%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 26.83%

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Falls with Major Injury 5.79%

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How Franklin General Hospital Compares

Franklin General Hospital is a 52-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hampton, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.8%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 52 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hampton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (38% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (56% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (46% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Hampton

Hampton sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
2,185 (21.7%)
Median age
43.5 years
Median household income
$55,630
Median home value
$93,200

Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hampton.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 16E170
County Franklin
Total Beds 52
Occupied Beds 32
Occupancy Rate 62%
Ownership Government - County

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Location

1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.