Franklin County Transitional Care
Preston, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135059) · 35 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 852-4130 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franklin County Transitional Care holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Franklin County Transitional Care reports about 5.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.20 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 27.1% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Franklin County Transitional Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no CMS abuse icon and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Franklin County Transitional Care is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1975. The facility is licensed for 35 beds and serves an average of 31.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Franklin County Transitional Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 5.01 hours per resident per day, including about 1.20 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on CMS Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects the CMS data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Franklin County Transitional Care has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.01 hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours, with a 27.1% turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 35 beds and has an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Franklin County government; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 2088524130 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2088524130 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135059?state=ID.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.