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The Caring Place

103 N. THIRTEENTH STREET, FRANKLIN, PA, 16323

(814) 432-4491

www.caringplacenursing.com

100 licensed beds

CMS rates The Caring Place 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 37 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $8,018 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

103 N. Thirteenth Street

Franklin, PA 16323

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

100

CMS facility ID

395959

Care type

Nursing home

County

Venango

Facility name

The Caring Place

Street address

103 N. THIRTEENTH STREET

City / state / ZIP

Franklin, PA 16323

Phone

(814) 432-4491

Website

www.caringplacenursing.com

About this facility — The Caring Place

The Caring Place is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Franklin, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 100 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Franklin and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Caring Place 37 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $8,018 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Church related

Registered owners & officers

Dunlap, Elizabeth

Director — since 2014

Guy, Robert

Director — since 2014

Scott, Nancy

Director — since 2023

Scott, Phil

Director — since 2023

Weston, Garet

Operational control — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1995-09-28

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$8,018 total

Last standard inspection

2026-07-02

Nurse staffing

4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$357 per day (≈ $10,850/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

63% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 32% private/other

Occupancy

89% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

14% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

100

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2026-07-02Health inspection5 citations

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0628

E · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0655

E · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-08-07

2026-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2026-02-13

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (31 citations)

2025-07-18Health inspection5 citations

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-09-08

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-09-08

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-09-08

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2025-09-08

F-0919

D · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-09-08

2025-06-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-06-04

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-04

2024-11-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-11-06

2024-08-09Health inspection8 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0657

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0698

E · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-09-18

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-18

2024-04-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0711

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2024-05-29

F-0756

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-05-29

2024-02-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-03-05

2026-07-02Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0100

C · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2026-08-03

K-0291

C · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-08-03

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-08-03

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-08-03

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2026-08-03

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-08-03

2025-07-18Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-08-11

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-08-11

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-08-11

K-0912

B · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-08-11

K-0923

C · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-08-11

2024-08-09Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0761

D · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-08-16

Federal penalties

2024-11-08Fine$8,018

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395959.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 50% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 37

Federal fines, 3 years

$8,018

More than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.0

Higher than 70% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

58%

Higher than 86% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 11 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	9.8%	16.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	9.1%	6.0%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.8%	0.6%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.5%	1.4%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	0.6%	13.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.8%	3.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	80.0%	87.8%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	5.9%	15.4%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.8%	20.1%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.6%	93.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	4.7%	4.7%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	32.1%	25.0%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	11.0%	17.6%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.74	1.50	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.00	1.13	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	62.6%	70.8%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.7%	1.4%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	82.9%	70.9%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.4%	22.0%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	7.1%	9.5%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0761 3 inspections. 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.
F-0628 2 inspections. Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0695 2 inspections. Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F-0698 2 inspections. Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Upmc Northwest, about 7.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Titusville Area Hospital, about 18 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Meadville Medical Center, about 23 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Sugar Creek Care Center, Franklin, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit, Seneca, about 7.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Oakwood Heights Village, Oil City, about 7.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Oil City Nursing and Rehab, Oil City, about 9.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Titusville Nursing and Rehab, Titusville, about 18 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.818 ratings on Google

★★★★Melissa Whitling · 2026-03-06 · via Google
“Very nice and clean during home! The best one out of all in our area! They take good care of their patients!”

★★A OK · 2024-12-11 · via Google
“Our experience with the Caring Place was nothing short of dismal. Our family member was left many hours before she could get a bedpan or bathroom. The staff simply didn’t respond to the call bell. During Franklin’s Applefest, most of the staff called off so patients were even more abandoned. The nurses were pretty competent but the many of the CNA staff simply didn’t care. The head of social serv…”

★★★★★Heidi STRUBLE · 2019-09-26 · via Google
“I want to express sincere gratitude to the staff and administrator of The Caring Place. They went above and beyond in taking care of my Mom while in their care, and they also took extraordinary efforts to ensure my Mom made it home safely. This is an organization who offer a gold standard of care with compassionate hearts.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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