Caring Place, the

Nursing Home · Franklin, PA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Church related

CMS certification number395959

Contact & location

103 N. Thirteenth Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Venango County
Phone
(814) 432-4491
ZIP code
16323 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
100
Residents per day
94.3 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Legal name
Grove Manor Corporation
Medicare certified since
September 28, 1995
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.79 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.42 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.01 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.36 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.48 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
54.9 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
53.8 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 2, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 12 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-07-02 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-02 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-02 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-02 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-01-23 Honor 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-13
2025-07-18 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-07-18 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-07-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-07-18 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-07-18 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-06-06 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-06-04
2025-06-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-06-04
2024-11-08 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-06
2024-08-09 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-09 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-09 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-09 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-09 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-04-18 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-29
2024-04-18 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-29
2024-02-08 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-05

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,018 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-11-08Fine$8,018

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Dunlap, Elizabeth (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Guy, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Scott, Nancy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Scott, Phil (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Weston, Garet (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Caring Place, the?

Caring Place, the has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Caring Place, the have?

It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 94 residents per day.

Has Caring Place, the been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,018 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Caring Place, the?

(814) 432-4491. The facility is located at 103 N. Thirteenth Street, Franklin, PA 16323.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.