ElderGrade
B

75/100

Above average

Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care

1070 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131

CMS 2/5 stars #6 of 10 in Johnson County (317) 736-7185
Certified beds
208
Occupancy
61%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $21,825 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

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

19/30

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

  • 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.5 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

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.

  • 51% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $21,825 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 3.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.50 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.45 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 51.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 21, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Dec 4, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 20, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 21, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 21, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 21, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 14, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2025 F0602 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of OTTERBEIN SENIORLIFE, which operates 19 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BOND, MARIA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CLARK, TIMOTHY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DAUGHERTY, JOSHUA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FELKER, DEAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JOYNER, SARA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILLARD, LACEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILSON, ROY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MILLER, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LONG, STEVEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FRANKLIN UNITED METHODIST HOME, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FUNCTIONAL PATHWAYS OF TENNESSEE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
APP, LYNN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care

What is the ElderGrade for Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care? +

Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care holds an ElderGrade of B (75 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 Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care? +

Residents receive an average of 3.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 17 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care 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.