Homeview Center Of Franklin
HOMEVIEW CENTER OF FRANKLIN in FRANKLIN, IN — inspection on March 30, 2026.
Found 2 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
During an interview on 3/27/26 at 9:45 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) indicated the metoprolol succinate ER 25 mg should not have been administered on 3/17/26 and 3/19/26 as ordered by the physician due to low pulse rate and/or low blood pressure. On 3/27/26 at 1:22 p.m., the DON provided a policy titled Following Physician orders/Parameters, dated April 2024, and indicated it was the current policy being used by the facility. A review of the policy indicated Purpose: To administer resident care in a safe and effective manner and following physician orders and ordered parameters. 410 IAC (Indiana Administrative Code) 16.2-3.1-35(g)(2) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.
For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
155651 03/30/2026
Homeview Center of Franklin 651 South State Street Franklin, IN 46131
During a random observation on 3/30/26 from 9:44 a.m. to 9:47 a.m., an unlocked treatment cart, located on the 300 Hall, approximately 35 feet from the nurse's station, was observed to be unlocked and unsupervised.
During that time, no staff were observed near the cart.
Multiple residents were observed in the Activity Room that was located across the hall from the nurse's station and near where the unlocked treatment cart was located. 2.
During a follow-up observation on 3/30/26 from 9:50 a.m. to 9:52 a.m., an unlocked treatment cart, located on the 300 Hall, approximately 35 feet from the nurse's station, was observed to be unlocked and unsupervised.
During that time, no staff were observed near the cart.
Multiple residents were observed in the Activity Room that was located across the hall from the nurse's station and near where the unlocked treatment cart was located. On 3/30/26 at 9:52 a.m., Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) 3 approached the unlocked treatment cart, located on the 300 Hall approximately 35 feet from the nurse's station.
The prescribed medications contained within the cart were observed and included, but were not limited to, the following: - Bio-Freeze Cream 10% tube (temporarily relieves minor aches and pain of muscles and joints);- Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Aloe tube (used to temporarily relieve itching, redness, swelling, and irritation caused by various skin conditions);- Triamcinolon Cream 0.1% 80 grams tube (used for eczema);- Zinc oxide ointment 20% (used as a skin protection, shields skin from moisture):- Equos Wound Cleanser (spray designed for fast, gentle, and thorough cleaning of various wound stages, suitable for removing protein and wound debris);- Dakin's Solution half strength (used to clean infected skin and wounds);- Vashe Wound Solution (used to clean, irrigate and moisten acute and chronic wounds); - Hy[DATE]-0.25% (topical antimicrobial, antiseptic wound cleaner, designed to cleanse and treat infections);- Hy[DATE]-0.50% (topical antimicrobial, antiseptic wound cleaner, designed to cleanse and treat infections); and- Multiple bandages and treatment dressings.
During an interview at that time, QMA 3 indicated the treatment cart was to be kept locked when unattended. On 3/30/26 at 10:10 a.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) provided a document that indicated the cognitive status of the residents who resided on the 300 Hall. A review of the document indicated 1 of 23 residents who resided on the 300 hall were cognitively impaired and self-mobile. On 3/30/26 at 10:00 a.m. the DON provided a copy of the Medication Storage policy, dated 4/16/24, and indicated it was the current policy in use by the facility. A review of the document indicated, .All drugs and biologicals will be stored in locked compartments . 410 IAC (Indiana Administrative Code) 16.2-3.1-25(m)
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 FRANKLIN, IN, (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 HOMEVIEW CENTER OF FRANKLIN or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.