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Franklin County Transitional Care

44 North 1st East, Preston, ID 83263

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Franklin County Transitional Care is a nursing home in Preston, Idaho. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(208) 852-4130
Last standard health inspection
July 24, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
35
Residents per day, on average
32.7
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
Franklin County Medical Center
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Idaho average (26 vs 27).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 24, 2026 from $23,001 to $14,951.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  3. 15 citations

    Health inspection on July 24, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    5 of 80 Idaho homes (6%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.

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  4. Fine

    July 24, 2026 (3 months ago)

    CMS fine of $14,951 on July 24, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on March 24, 2025.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.4 to 4.3 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on May 17, 2024.

  10. 8 citations

    Health inspection on May 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 17, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Franklin County Transitional Care last inspected?

CMS lists July 24, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Franklin County Transitional Care have?

CMS lists 26 health citations since May 17, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Franklin County Transitional Care been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,951 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Franklin County Transitional Care?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Franklin County Transitional Care a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.