Quick answers
- Where is The Caring Place?
- 103 N. Thirteenth Street, Franklin, PA 16323, in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of The Caring Place?
- (814) 432-4491, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Caring Place?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Caring Place been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,018.
- What did inspectors find at The Caring Place?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 8, 2024 to July 2, 2026), Medicare lists 25 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 8, 2024 to July 2, 2026), The Caring Place had 25 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $8,018 in total (1 fine, the latest on November 8, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 2, 2026 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 23, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 2, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0628 Level E
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: July 18, 2025 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 6, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 18, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
Earlier cycle: August 9, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 18, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 9, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0698 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0711 Level D
“Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0100 Level C
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0291 Level C
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0311 Level E
“Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0923 Level C
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0912 Level B
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $8,018 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.46 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.96 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.57 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.99 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.63 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.28 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 58.0% | 44.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 73.3% | 39.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 94.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – church related |
| Legal business name | Grove Manor Corporation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1995-09-28 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 103 N. Thirteenth Street, Franklin, PA 16323 |
| County | Venango County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (814) 432‑4491 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395959 |
| Name in Medicare records | CARING PLACE, THE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Sugar Creek Care Center2.9 mi · Franklin, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit7.2 mi · Seneca, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Oakwood Heights Village7.7 mi · Oil City, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- Oil City Nursing and Rehab9.4 mi · Oil City, PA · 4 of 5 stars
- Titusville Nursing and Rehab18 mi · Titusville, PA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- UPMC Northwest7.6 mi · Seneca, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- Titusville Area Hospital18 mi · Titusville, PA · Critical Access Hospital
- Grove City Medical Center20 mi · Grove City, PA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13