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The cost of independent living in Franklin is about $3,332 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 107 options. Read 1038 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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I recently moved into this community and have no complaints about how things are going. I would have to say my favorite thing is the layout and the floor plan of the studio they gave to me. It came with a...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Faircrest Apartments is a 55+ Senior Community nestled in a neighborhood of single family homes in the City of St. Francis with convenient access to the 794-Lake Park Freeway. Built in 1993, the traditional brick and sided two-story building contains 43 (24 one bedroom and 19 two bedroom)...
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My loved one has recently moved into this community and he is absolutely loving it here. He says he loves it and could have not picked a better place to live. I love that there is a lot of things for him to...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the heart of West Allis and metropolitan Milwaukee, The Landmark has become a warm and comfortable home for many residents who enjoy the deluxe amenities of the facility and the proximity to the neighborhoods they know and love. Choose from a variety of spacious 1 & 2 bedroom...
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I like the care that my father is getting here. The food is very good. My father is happy doing a lot of the activities with others. We are happy with the cleanliness of the community. The staff are very...
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of St. Francis are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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[name removed] the administrator is a super friendly and helpful property manager: Space versus price.. and no black mold is what stuck out
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Foresthill Highlands is conveniently located in Franklin, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of...
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5 for all. Except the care services & the meals and dining, those don't apply because it is independent living. What I like the most about Parkwood Highlands is how friendly and helpful the staff is; other...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Parkwood Highlands is conveniently located in New Berlin, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors.Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the...
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The management and staff are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, some of the newer residents are not as respectful as they should be of other residents and their property, e.g. spilling liquids in the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Nestled conveniently on nine beautifully landscaped acres in New Berlin neighboring the municipalities of Hales Corners, Franklin and Muskego, life at Steeple View offers the independence and privacy of apartment living for active seniors in a supportive Christian atmosphere.Be as active as you...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Abbey Manor Assisted Living, located in beautiful Elkton, Maryland is a place many like to call home. We at Abbey Manor offer a warm and inviting atmosphere to all of our residents. At Abbey Manor you will find a lovely entrance that has a cozy porch that is enclosed which leads into a large...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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It's very good. My mom is just living on a fixed income so it's a little tight but it's well worth the move. She's always got something to do. They have different gatherings like for Halloween they had a...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the neighborhoods of the picturesque city of Oak creek, Milwaukee County, WI, The Centennial is a senior housing community that aims at giving its residents an independent life. From the moment you walk through the gates of the centennial, the breathtaking terrain our community is...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Three Oaks Circle is managed by Capri Communities. Our mission is to foster quality of life and independent living for older adults, by providing appropriate and affordable housing and by facilitating access to services. Residents of Three Oaks Circle must be at least 62 years of age and are...
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
To the many residents who call the White Oaks 55+ Adult Community "home", one of the finest aspects is the feeling of community. It is much like the way that neighborhoods are meant to be: friendly and invigorating with a sense of pride and belonging. White Oaks features 80 units of 1...
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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.
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The residents themselves are what make this place so great! All of the residents are somewhat local, so for someone who is out of town, they are incredibly patient and kind and helpful. That is the single...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Woodview is a 55+ small close-knit senior community of 24 units, consisting of one and two bedroom one bathroom apartment homes for rent. Each unit will have generous closet areas, and additional storage outside the unit. Underground parking, heat, and hot water are included in the rent. The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
Frontida's Fardale Home offers a comfortable, home-like environment located on Milwaukee's South Side. The home is designed with large, bright, open living and dining areas that are easily accessible from each resident's private room. The atmosphere supports a sense of community and family...
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunrise Village is a 48 unit senior community, providing quality senior housing. Conveniently located in South Milwaukee, just south of the Sunrise Plaza. Sunrise Village Senior Community offers spacious floor plans, top quality design, and countless amenities. Sunrise Village Senior Community...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Franklin, WI

The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $3,332 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Francis, WI with an average of $3,292 per month.

Independent living costs in Franklin, WI, vs. nearby cities

Franklin, WI
$3,332/mo
$3,303/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin, WI, vs. state and national averages

Franklin, WI
$3,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,619/mo
Independent Living
$3,332/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,334/mo
Studio
$4,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,474/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,813/mo

Senior living costs in Franklin vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Franklin, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,332/mo$3,544/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,571/mo$4,403/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,619/mo$4,433/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Franklin, WI:$3,332/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin, WI:$4,571/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Franklin, WI:$4,619/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Franklin, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Franklin and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Franklin, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Franklin have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Franklin, WI$2,360/mo$2,488/mo-5.1%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Franklin, WI
2024 average cost:$2,360/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Franklin

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Regency Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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LakeHouse Menomonee in Menomonee Falls, WI

4.8
The staff members are all definitely friendly, and we do think they offer good activities. We think it is nicely ran, everyone there is very nice. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.

Franklin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin independent 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 dietary accommodations in Franklin independent living

Independent 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.
Franklin, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin independent living

Our independent 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, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin independent 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 independent living communities in Franklin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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