ElderGrade
B

76/100

Above average

Hickory Creek At Franklin

580 Lemley Street, Franklin, IN 46131

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 10 in Johnson County (317) 736-8214
Certified beds
36
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.87 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 55% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.37 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.87 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 55.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: February 13, 2026 (6 months ago).

D Feb 13, 2026 F0659

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 5, 2024 F0805

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 5, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 13, 2023 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 27, 2023 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, which operates 92 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CHIES, STEVEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DYNES, SHELDON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, BLAKE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, ETHAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, MARK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JACKSON, WESSLEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JUSTICE, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KELSEY, DONNA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PIDGEON, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SHORE, MARION Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STITLE, STEPHEN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY

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Common questions about Hickory Creek At Franklin

What is the ElderGrade for Hickory Creek At Franklin? +

Hickory Creek At Franklin holds an ElderGrade of B (76 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Hickory Creek At Franklin? +

Residents receive an average of 3.37 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hickory Creek At Franklin been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 5 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Hickory Creek At Franklin accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hickory Creek At Franklin is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.