OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE
1070 W JEFFERSON ST, Franklin, IN 46131
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE Compares
OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE is a 208-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Franklin, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 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 (6.8%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 208 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% 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: 12.0% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (75% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE with other nursing homes in Franklin.
How is OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE 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 OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 208 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 OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE lag behind other Franklin options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OTTERBEIN FRANKLIN SENIORLIFE COMM RES & COM CARE?
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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