All citations for Hickory Creek at Franklin

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 13, 2026

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (February 23, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 11, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.