Franklin Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing Home Facility
201 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812
Franklin Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is a senior care community located in Benton, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Benton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (618) 439-3500.
Operated by Helia Healthcare, which runs 13 communities in our directory.
Franklin Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is licensed for 83 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Franklin County average about 77 beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Franklin County average about 2.2 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 5 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 48%.
The community is located in Franklin County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 6 problems at Franklin Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Franklin Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - Hospital district
- Beds / units 83
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 48%
- Last health inspection May 2025
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