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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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We were fortunate to get Mom in this facility. Some of our family visits daily and at random times, so we get to see the facility for what it is. We find Mom loves it there. The staff is always very...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Traces of Tiger Senior Living Community is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. We are a one story 24 apartment community with services ranging from independent living through personal care support services and coming soon a dedicated memory care neighborhood. We offer two...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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Cost of assisted living in Franklin, NC

The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $3,418 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,738 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Franklin, NC vs. nearby cities

Franklin, NC
$3,418/mo
$3,320/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Franklin, NC vs. the state and national average

Franklin, NC
$3,418/mo
U.S. national average
$4,648/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Franklin vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,418/mo
$4,460/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Franklin, NC by room type

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Franklin, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Franklin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Franklin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Franklin

Cannon Wood Village in Tiger, GA

4.0
It has been a hard adjustment for my parents here at this community, but they are receiving good care. My father's health isn't the best, and that is affecting my mother. They have a lovely staff here, they have been very attentive and caring. Overall this is a good community I know my parents ...
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Traces of Tiger

5.0
Mom has been here a few months. I/We (my brother, sister, and I) try to visit each day, so we are there often and at random times. * The Facility: I/We are impressed with the facility. It's always clean and decorated in regard to the season or holiday. The rooms are spacious, with a walk ...
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Franklin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Franklin assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Franklin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Franklin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
50.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
40.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Franklin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Franklin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Franklin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
33.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
45.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Franklin

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Franklin protect seniors.

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Franklin House, The Hermitage and Traces of Tiger are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Franklin, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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