Inspection Reports for Morning Pointe of Franklin

IN, 46131

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on July 15, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a mix of findings, including safety issues with unsecured chemicals and electrical wiring, and a substantiated neglect case involving an unalarmed secured door that allowed a resident to exit unnoticed. Other common deficiencies involved failure to conduct fire drills, secure hazardous materials, maintain dumpster areas, and ensure staff training and proper food storage. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for a few substantiated cases related to neglect and failure to report alleged abuse, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some recurring safety and procedural issues, but recent inspections indicate corrective actions and compliance improvements.

Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 2.8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

33% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 38 residents

Based on a July 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

20 40 60 80 Aug 2022 Jan 2024 Apr 2024 Dec 2024 Jul 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 15, 2025

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00462935.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00462935 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 regarding the complaint investigation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 36 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 13, 2025

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaints IN00450723 and IN00450860.

Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaints IN00450723 and IN00450860 found no deficiencies related to the allegations; both complaints were not substantiated.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaints IN00450723 and IN00450860 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 35 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 31, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00448585.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00448585 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 regarding the complaint investigation.

Inspection Report

Census: 39 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Oct 2, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey conducted on October 2 and 3, 2024.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure an environment free of accident hazards in two observed areas due to unsecured chemicals and electrical wires. Specifically, unlocked storage rooms contained hazardous chemicals and exposed electrical wiring, posing safety risks.

Deficiencies (2)
Unsecured chemicals in an unlocked storage room on the Memory Care Unit.
Unsecured electrical wires and breaker panel boxes in an unlocked storage room on the Assisted Living Unit.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 39 Residents self mobile and cognitively impaired on Memory Care Unit: 8 Residents self mobile and cognitively impaired on Assisted Living Unit: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nathan BishopMaintenance DirectorCompleted corrective actions including replacing doorknobs with keypad locks.
Tristan PruittExecutive DirectorProvided education to staff on deficiency findings and corrective actions.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 40 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 5, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Investigation of Complaint IN00430745 completed on March 19, 2024.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00430745 was investigated and found to be corrected.
Findings
Morning Pointe of Franklin was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 in regard to the PSR to Investigation of Complaint IN00430745.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 43 Capacity: 75 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 19, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for the investigation of Complaint IN00430745 regarding allegations of neglect related to a resident exiting the facility through an unalarmed and unsupervised secured memory care side door.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00430745 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited related to neglect. The investigation found that a staff member disabled the alarm on a secured door for furniture moving and forgot to rearm it, leading to the resident's elopement.
Findings
The facility failed to protect one resident's right to be free from neglect when a staff member left a secured memory care side door unalarmed and unsupervised for approximately 4 hours, resulting in a cognitively impaired resident exiting the facility without staff knowledge. The resident was found outside by a neighbor and returned to the facility with minor injuries.

Deficiencies (1)
Failed to protect the resident's right to be free from neglect when a secured memory care side door was left unalarmed and unsupervised for 4 hours, allowing a cognitively impaired resident to exit the facility unnoticed.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 43 Total Capacity: 75 Residents on secured memory care unit: 12 Duration door alarm was off: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
QMA 1Staff member who disabled the alarm on the secured memory care side door and forgot to rearm it
AdministratorProvided information and interviews regarding the incident and facility policies
Maintenance DirectorAssessed and secured doors after the incident and responsible for ongoing door monitoring

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 48 Capacity: 75 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jan 11, 2024

Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey including the Investigation of Complaint IN00425523.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00425523 was investigated and no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
Findings
The facility was found deficient for failing to conduct monthly fire drills for 5 months in 2023, failing to submit an Alzheimer's/Dementia Special Care Unit disclosure form, failing to secure hazardous materials in a locked closet, failing to keep the dumpster lid and area clean and closed, and failing to store food in a sanitary manner with proper labeling and discard of expired items.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to ensure monthly fire drills were conducted for 5 of 12 calendar months in 2023.
Failed to submit an Alzheimer's/Dementia Special Care Unit disclosure form for 1 of 1 special care units.
Failed to ensure potentially hazardous materials were kept secure and behind locked doors to prevent resident access.
Failed to ensure the dumpster container's lid and sliding side door were kept closed when not in use and the surrounding area was free of debris.
Failed to ensure food items were stored in a sanitary manner; food did not have tightly fitted covering, foods were unlabeled, and products were not discarded after their use-by date.
Report Facts
Months missing fire drill documentation: 5 Residential census: 48 Total licensed capacity: 75 Number of self-mobile cognitively impaired residents: 10 Dumpster observations: 2 Food storage observations: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Teresa GliddenExecutive DirectorAdministrator providing documentation and interviews related to fire drills, Alzheimer's disclosure, and other findings

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 47 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Feb 14, 2023

Visit Reason
This visit was for a State Residential Licensure Survey including the investigation of Complaints IN00401239 and IN00401136. Complaint IN00401239 was substantiated and related deficiencies were cited, while Complaint IN00401136 was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00401239 was substantiated with state deficiencies cited at R0090 related to failure to report alleged resident abuse. Complaint IN00401136 was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Findings
The facility failed to report an incident of alleged resident abuse to the State Survey Agency as required. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure a newly hired staff member received required dementia training and failed to maintain dumpster lids and sliding panel doors closed, with debris present around the dumpster area.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to report an incident of alleged resident abuse to the State Survey Agency.
Failed to ensure a newly hired staff member received dementia training.
Failed to ensure dumpster lids and sliding panel doors were kept closed and the dumpster area was free of debris.
Report Facts
Residential Census: 47 Survey Dates: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
April HaggertyExecutive DirectorNamed as Executive Director responsible for facility management and re-education on abuse reporting.
QMA 2Qualified Medication AideReported alleged abuse incident involving Resident E's family member.
Director of Nursing 3Director of NursingReceived report of alleged abuse and documented incident.
Dietary Cook 4Newly hired staff member lacking required dementia training.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 46 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 8, 2022

Visit Reason
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00387293.

Complaint Details
Complaint IN00387293 was substantiated; however, no deficiencies related to the allegation were cited.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated, but no deficiencies related to the allegation were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 410 IAC 16.2-5 regarding the complaint investigation.

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