NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN in FRANKLIN, TN was fined $96,140 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN (FRANKLIN, TN) — $96,140 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NHC HEALTHCARE, FRANKLIN in FRANKLIN, TN was fined $96,140 by CMS following 9 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


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