Franklin General Hospital
1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 (6.4%) is above the Iowa average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 52 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hampton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (43% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (67% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Franklin General Hospital
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Franklin General Hospital with other nursing homes in Hampton.
What keeps Franklin General Hospital's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Franklin General Hospital doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.9% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Franklin General Hospital doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Franklin General Hospital's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 52 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Franklin General Hospital?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Franklin General Hospital's rating advantage in Hampton?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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.
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