The Caring Place
Nursing Home Facility
103 N. Thirteenth Street, Franklin, PA 16323
The Caring Place is a senior care community located in Franklin, PA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Franklin area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (814) 432-4491.
With 100 beds, The Caring Place is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Franklin average about 68 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Franklin average of roughly 81%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 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 55%.
The community is located in Venango County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 25 problems at The Caring Place. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $8,018.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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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, 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.
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.
The Caring Place offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 100
- Religious affiliation Church Based
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 55%
- Last health inspection July 2026
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