NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN
216 FAIRGROUND ST, Franklin, TN 37064
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Franklin, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.4%) is above the Tennessee average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Franklin, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN with other nursing homes in Franklin.
How is NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN addressing its health inspections 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 NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.0% here versus 5.2% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NHC HEALTHCARE, 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 Williamson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 30,577 (13.2%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $111,196
- Median home value
- $471,300
Demographics for Williamson 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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