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Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

FRANKLIN, KY 42135 View Map

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Franklin-Simpson Nursing & Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Franklin, KY. The facility provides a range of services including memory care, dietary counseling, and social activities. Residents can enjoy a comfortable environment with 24/7 nursing staff and various amenities.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.95/day

Overall rating

2/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 98

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

69.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

64% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.7M

Operating loss

-$746.5K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$6,689,113.00

Operating loss

$-746,486.00

Payroll costs

$3.1M

46.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.3M

Total costs $7.4M

98-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)

License Date

April 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 100391

CMS Certification Number: 185331

County: SIMPSON

Ownership & operating entity

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by CRYSTAL PATTERSON.

Owner name: FRANKLIN HEALTH CENTER, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation

Memory Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Social gatherings

social outings

beauty and barber services

complimentary Wi-Fi

family gathering rooms

laundry services

television with cable

private rooms

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Specialty Services, Memory Care

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Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

KY 42135

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Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40006

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HAWLEY, KAIJON

CCN: 185358

Occupancy: 82.1%

Home Revenue: $4,894,268.00

Payroll Costs: $1,913,420.00

Payroll %: 39.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 48.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1565

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 42141

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HERBSTMAN, MOSHE

CCN: 185229

Occupancy: 82.7%

Home Revenue: $8,631,885.00

Payroll Costs: $2,825,267.00

Payroll %: 32.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.30

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2236

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Berea Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40403

Bed Count: 84

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BROOKS, PAMELA

CCN: 185384

Occupancy: 92.2%

Home Revenue: $9,798,049.00

Payroll Costs: $3,914,754.00

Payroll %: 40%

Avg Residents/Day: 78.90

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Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 42206

Bed Count: 66

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BOLSTER, NANCY

CCN: 185049

Occupancy: 62.0%

Home Revenue: $4,023,909.00

Payroll Costs: $1,805,984.00

Payroll %: 44.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 49.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 1.4392

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 42135

Bed Count: 98

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MUSE, GREGORY

CCN: 185331

Occupancy: 69.3%

Home Revenue: $6,440,848.00

Payroll Costs: $3,132,274.00

Payroll %: 48.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 81.10

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.9529

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 1/5

FRANKLIN, KY 42135

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

27,542

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	9.6	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	18	9.1	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	48	9.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

80 staff

9.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

18 staff

4.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

4.2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

6.9hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.9%

of total hours from contractors

1,358 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	48	0	48	13,672	91	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	17	1	18	5,304	91	100%	9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,353	78	86%	7.7
Medication Aide/Technician	7	0	7	1,331	90	99%	9
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	814	69	76%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	788	65	71%	8
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	782	52	57%	9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	712	75	82%	6.8
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	511	64	70%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	452	64	70%	7.1
Physical Therapy Aide	0	4	4	367	65	71%	5.2
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	305	53	58%	5.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	158	38	42%	4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	137	30	33%	4.4
Medical Director	0	1	1	120	26	29%	4.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	112	13	14%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	65	37	41%	1.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	48	6	7%	8

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Total Health inspections 3

Near Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 15

11% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.5

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 15 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1

Serious Health citations 2

233% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 13

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 03, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 20, 2021

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 20, 2021

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 20, 2021

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

80 Total Residents

Medicare 3 (3.8%)

Medicaid 68 (85%)

Private Pay/Other 9 (11.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 7.6

27% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score 12.5

34% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 7.9%

53% below Kentucky average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.3%

37% below Kentucky average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.4%

15% below Kentucky average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.6%

48% above Kentucky average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.5%

30% above Kentucky average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.4%

82% above Kentucky average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kentucky average.

Antipsychotic Use 28.4%

82% above Kentucky average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 87.6%

7% below Kentucky average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.1%

1% below Kentucky average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.9%

28% below Kentucky average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 76.2%

9% worse than Kentucky average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.9%

99% worse than Kentucky average

Influenza Vaccine 91.4%

9% better than Kentucky average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 69.3% ↓ 11.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$746,486 ↓ ~$294K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4,167,467 ↑ ~$897K vs 2022

Profit Margin -11.6% ↓ 5.6pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	86.1%	93.7%	86.4%	84.7%	82.2%	82.3%	86.4%	86.2%	85.1%	88.1%	77.1%	80.5%	69.3%
Beds	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98
Net Income	$288,608	$233,997	$483,176	$422,757	$1,080,136	-$244,333	-$717,214	$35,502	-$353,608	$333,548	$618,833	-$452,528	-$746,486
Gross Revenue	$8,240,767	$5,677,223	$9,789,717	$10,351,666	$10,587,679	$10,126,175	$12,213,305	$4,332,490	$10,155,416	$8,839,905	$6,982,239	$7,539,083	$6,440,848
Operating Expenses	$6,461,189	$3,253,171	$6,072,477	$6,208,866	$6,191,193	$6,765,195	$8,112,768	$2,462,245	$7,725,477	$7,755,075	$7,041,770	$7,959,985	$7,247,673
Net Patient Revenue	$6,723,264	$3,482,149	$6,515,047	$6,652,451	$6,656,434	$6,453,488	$7,236,226	$2,497,740	$7,369,904	$8,023,340	$7,214,549	$7,340,384	$6,252,922
Total Payroll	$2,646,642	$1,415,251	$2,665,690	$2,531,558	$2,691,379	$2,961,356	$3,062,462	$1,372,558	$3,400,767	$3,492,967	$3,344,225	$3,270,661	$4,167,467
Profit Margin %	3.5%	4.1%	4.9%	4.1%	10.2%	-2.4%	-5.9%	0.8%	-3.5%	3.8%	8.9%	-6.0%	-11.6%
Medicare %	15.8%	15.7%	14.9%	11.7%	12.9%	12.5%	13.7%	16.9%	11.8%	14.3%	9.9%	4.5%	3.7%
Medicaid %	0.0%	70.0%	79.9%	84.4%	81.9%	85.1%	80.2%	169.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	86.1%	88.4%
Private %	84.2%	14.3%	5.2%	3.9%	5.2%	2.4%	6.1%	83.1%	88.2%	85.7%	90.1%	9.4%	7.9%
Revenue/Day	$218	$206	$211	$220	$226	$219	$234	$242	$242	$254	$262	$255	$252
Cost/Day	$210	$192	$196	$205	$211	$229	$263	$239	$254	$245	$255	$276	$292
Avg Length of Stay	141.3 days	136.3 days	128.8 days	131.2 days	131.3 days	137.9 days	109.2 days	141.2 days	307.5 days	173.7 days	191.5 days	169.4 days	169.9 days

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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Finances and operations

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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Programs & Services

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

Home and Community Based Waiver

Hart-Supported Living Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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