nursing home in Franklin, NC

Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3195 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734 · (828) 524-7806

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • Abuse citation

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 200-bed for-profit nursing home in Franklin, North Carolina (Macon County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 5, 2025) found 3 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $5,689.

Nursing staff turnover is 76.5% per year (state average 49%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
200
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Principle Long Term Care
Medicare-certified since
July 14, 1987
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Macon County
CMS Certification Number
345263

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.78 hrsNorth Carolina average3.85 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.78 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.47 hrs0.62 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.62 hrs2.34 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.48 hrs3.42 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)76.5%49%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)75%45.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility3North Carolina average5U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)359Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)123Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)3749.280.6Better

Penalties

This facility1North Carolina average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$5,689$36,617$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds200105107
Average residents per day818786
Occupancy40.4%83.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility6.4%North Carolina average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)6.4%3.5%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.8%5.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)11.9%14%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.5%2.3%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)28.2%15.6%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)26.2%18.3%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)12.8%7.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)4.4%5.9%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)40.1%21.3%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)10.3%20.7%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)91.9%94.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)83.1%92%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility0%North Carolina average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)76.4%78.1%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)59%80.6%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 5, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2025
June 5, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2025
June 5, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2025
June 5, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2025
June 5, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 2, 2025
April 2, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
April 2, 2024
Complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
April 2, 2024
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
February 16, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2024
February 16, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2024
February 16, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 29, 2024
February 16, 2024
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 31, 2023
February 16, 2024
Complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 2, 2024
February 16, 2024
Complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 2, 2024
February 16, 2024
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 2, 2024
February 16, 2024
Complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 2, 2024
February 16, 2024
Complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 2, 2024
June 16, 2022
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 10, 2022
June 16, 2022
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 10, 2022
June 16, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2022
June 16, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2022
June 16, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2022
June 16, 2022
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2022
June 16, 2022
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $5,689 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
February 16, 2024Fine$5,689

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BOICE, GALE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
BURNETTE, JAYNE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/16/2025
DETAR, DEWEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2024
HILL, ROBERT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
BOICE, GALE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, ROBERT
Individual
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
BURNETTE, JAYNE
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/24/2025
DETAR, DEWEY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2024
BOICE, GALE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/18/2018
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2011

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Frequently asked questions

What is Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.

How many inspection citations did Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Principle Long Term Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?

Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 3195 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Phone: (828) 524-7806.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.