Franklin County Transitional Care

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Franklin County Transitional Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jul 24, 2026

  Based on record review, policy review, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents remained free from abuse and neglect. This was true for 3 of 6 residents (#2, #14, and #28) reviewed for abuse prevention practices. The facility's failure to prevent, identify, and respond to abuse and neglect created harm for Resident #2 and #14 when staff failed to respond in a timely manner to her complaint of pain, and when they forcibly removed a washcloth from Resident #2; and when Resident #28 experienced psychosocial harm, fear, and decreased self esteem. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 24, 2026

  Based on observation, Food Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure kitchen equipment was cleaned and sanitized. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 33 residents who consumed food prepared by the facility. This placed residents at risk for potential foodborne illnesses and adverse health outcomes. Findings include:The FDA Code Section 4-602.12 Cooking and Baking Equipment documented food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment must be cleaned to prevent encrustation's that may impede heat transfer necessary to adequately cook food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF881Jul 24, 2026

  Based on policy review, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to implement its antibiotic stewardship program as required. This was true for all residents residing in the facility. This failure created the potential for adverse events, including inappropriate antibiotic use and development of multi drug resistant organisms. Findings include:A review of the facility's Antimicrobial Stewardship Protocol, revised 3/2/26, documented the facility must:-Assess residents for infection using standardized tools and criteria.-Use Lobes minimum criteria before initiating antibiotics.-Provide education to prescribing practitioners and nursing staff.-Require antibiotic orders to include indication, dose, and duration. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 29, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, policy review, and review of the Idaho Food Code, the facility failed to appropriately store, distribute, and label foods. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination and use of spoiled foods, and adverse health outcomes including food-borne illnesses. Findings include: The Idaho Food Code, revised February 2021, stated, 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Jul 24, 2026

  Based on record review, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents medical records were complete, accurately documented, readily accessible, and systemically organized. This was true for 4 of 6 residents (#2, #3, #4, and #14) reviewed for RNA services. This deficient practice created the potential for harm if resident's records did not show physician ordered services were being completed related to resident's rehabilitation programs. Findings include:The facility's Restorative Nursing Program, dated 5/18/20, documented maintenance and restorative services will be provided to residents designed to maintain or improve a resident's ability to the highest practicable level. […]