The Vardell Report.Franklin Restorative Care Center

Across 7 inspections from March 2024 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 44 findings at Franklin Restorative Care Center; 43 have a recorded correction and 1 awaits one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

7

2024–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

44

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

43

Of 44 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jul 202026

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Aug 12, 2026
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Jun 232026

   Complaint investigation

   7 findings

   • F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 23, 2026
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jun 8, 2026
   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 23, 2026
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 23, 2026
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 23, 2026
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 23, 2026
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 23, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Apr 232026

   Standard health inspection

   8 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
   • F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
   • F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
   • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 12, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. May 282025

   Standard health inspection

   17 findings

   • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025
   • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 11, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. May 12025

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 25, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 25, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Apr 32025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 30, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. Mar 282024

   Standard health inspection

   7 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreWaiver has been granted
   • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 6, 2024
   • F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 6, 2024
   • F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 6, 2024
   • F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 6, 2024
   • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 6, 2024
   • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 6, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F684 in May 2025, April 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24252525262626F684 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F689 in April 2025, June 2026 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24252525262626F689 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F686 in May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24252525262626F686 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation F756, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F756 in May 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24252525262626F756 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation F867, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F867 in March 2024 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24252525262626F867 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in May 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24252525262626F880 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Citation F883, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F883 in March 2024 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24252525262626F883 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Citation F727, No Recorded Correction

   F727 was cited in March 2024, May 2025 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The March 2024 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Waiver has been granted.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24252525262626F727 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

   Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.

3. 03

   How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

   Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

4. 04

   What changed after F756 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F756: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

5. 05

   What changed after F867 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F867: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

6. 06

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

7. 07

   What changed after F883 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F883: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

8. 08

   What changed after F727 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F727: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F. The March 28, 2024 citation has no recorded correction date.

9. 09

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

10. 10

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts March 28, 2024; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Minnesota state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 3, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection May 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection May 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 23, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 23, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Minnesota state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 245273

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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