HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN
580 LEMLEY STREET, Franklin, IN 46131
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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
Lower is better
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How HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN Compares
HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN is a 36-bed for-profit nursing facility in Franklin, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 36 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Franklin, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.8% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (45% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN with other nursing homes in Franklin.
How is HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN 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 is HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.8% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN's rating advantage in Franklin?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HICKORY CREEK AT FRANKLIN?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Franklin
Franklin sits in Johnson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 22,819 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $72,928
- Median home value
- $178,500
Demographics for Johnson 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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