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Complaint Investigation

Franklin County Transitional Care

July 24, 2026 · Preston, ID · 44 North 1st East
Citations 15
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 35
Provider ID 135059
Healthcare Facility
Franklin County Transitional Care
Preston, ID  ·  View full profile →
Inspection Summary

Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID — inspection on July 24, 2026.

Found 15 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0627 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Federal health inspectors cited Franklin County Transitional Care in Preston, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-07-24.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franklin County Transitional Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-08-28.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Preston, ID, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Franklin County Transitional Care or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.