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Franklin House
Franklin House sits at 186 One Center Court in Franklin, North Carolina, in the mountainous western corner of the state. The community offers assisted living alongside memory care. Walkability here is moderate, scoring 59, which means some errands can be handled on foot while others will require a vehicle.
Capacity is licensed at 70 beds. Currently, 28 of those beds are occupied, putting the community at 40 percent occupancy. Space is available for families who need placement without waiting. Having both assisted living and memory care under one roof matters for households whose needs may change as cognition declines.
Nursing services are available to residents, and staffing coverage runs around the clock. An emergency alert system is installed in the building. For families managing memory loss, that combination of continuous coverage and on-site nursing forms the practical floor of what the community provides.
Meals are served restaurant-style, and staff handle housekeeping and maintenance. Residents can use a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area. Transportation is arranged for appointments and errands off the property.
Medicaid is accepted here. For families with limited resources, or those who expect to spend down assets over a longer horizon, that coverage pathway carries real weight in planning.
Inspection records for this community cover about ten years of oversight. Themes appearing in those reviews include medication management along with care planning and documentation. Franklin House presents a straightforward picture: substantial open capacity, dual care levels under one roof, Medicaid coverage, and an oversight record with themes families should factor into their evaluation.
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Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 42 deficiencies 13 inspections 0 penalties 26 inspections with deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2016 vs. North Carolina state average• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (9% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (36% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (32% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 42 | 46 | This facility has 9% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (42 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 9% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.2 | 5.01 | This facility has 36% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.2 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 36% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 13 | 21 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (13 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 13 | 19 | This facility has 32% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (13 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 32% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center | AL MC NH SNF | North Wilkesboro | 102
Facility
102
NC AVG
70
Rank
#64 / 368 | No |
61
Facility
61
NC AVG
35
Rank
#59 / 508 |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#118 / 213 | - | 104.00/200
Facility
104.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#28 / 321 | 6 | 83%
Facility
83%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#40 / 333 | - | |
| Brookdale Reidsville | AL MC | Reidsville | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
70
Rank
#150 / 368 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
NC AVG
35
Rank
#270 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | - | 104.50/200
Facility
104.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#20 / 321 | 5 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Franklin House | AL MC | Franklin | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
70
Rank
#167 / 368 | No |
59
Facility
59
NC AVG
35
Rank
#70 / 508 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#174 / 213 | - | 97.00/200
Facility
97.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#189 / 321 | 13 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | - | |
| Walnut Ridge | AL MC NH | Walnut Cove | 63
Facility
63
NC AVG
70
Rank
#205 / 368 | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
35
Rank
#142 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 5 | 80%
Facility
80%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#33 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| Navion of Rocky Mount | AL MC | Rocky Mount (Northgreen) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
70
Rank
#214 / 368 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
35
Rank
#228 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | - | 100.00/200
Facility
100.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#136 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Suite |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin House
Is Franklin House in a walkable area?
Franklin House has a walk score of 59. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Franklin House?
According to NC state health department records, Franklin House's license number is HAL-056-006.
What is the occupancy rate at Franklin House?
Franklin House's occupancy is 40%.
Are pets allowed at Franklin House?
No, Franklin House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Franklin House have?
Franklin House has 70 beds.
Has Franklin House had any deficiencies?
Franklin House has had 42 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Franklin House?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Franklin House in the photo gallery on this page.
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