9 Assisted Living Communities in Franklin, Tennessee

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 9 Assisted Living Communities in Franklin and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Franklin, TN

Assisted Living: $4,500
Nursing Home Care: $6,692
In-home Care: $3,621
Adult Day Health Services: $1,408

Assisted Living Facilities near Franklin, Tennessee

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Franklin

Linda

March 20, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Holiday Manor At Steeplechase

We were very excited when we first moved my in-laws here. My father-in-law passed away while they were living there, and they were great about moving my mother-in-law to a smaller place. We have noticed though that the quality of food went down, and it seemed that some of the upkeep of the place went down. What we were really surprised about was we were under a contract of a 30-day notice, and we gave a notice on January that we'd be out by February but they charged us for a full month of February rent, saying it was the tenancy law. We appealed that because we were out before the end of January, so that kind of left us with a little bad taste in our mouths. When my mother-in-law first moved in, they had home helpers which are there, but they're not staffed really well. They used to have people who lived on the property who managed it, and now they don't. There's no front desk that has anybody at it after 8 o'clock at night, so it's more like a glorified apartment building. They had regular trips to shopping and rides to the doctors. My mother-in-law was actively involved in a book club and she would go down and play Bingo, and when my father-in-law was alive, they'd both go down to karaoke, so that was all good. The facility was pretty nice, but when she moved out, I found roaches in her kitchen. They were always very appreciative of everything that you would tell them. They're way overpriced though.

Linda

March 20, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Brookdale Franklin

My parents have been living at Brookdale Franklin for a little over three years. It's been fabulous and they really have been great. The staff is very attentive and caring. They have a personalized living service that you can hire somebody if you need extra things done. They have someone at the front desk 24 hours a day. Even though they're living independently in their own apartment and their meals are made for them, it feels like there are always watchful eyes on them, which I think you need to have if you're going to cater to the elderly. The rooms are very comfortable and great. We got to sign in during a time where they were doing a special that your rent would never go up as long as you lived there which was a great deal. Since my parents moved in, they repainted and re-carpeted their place. They have weekly trips if you want to go Walmart and Kroeger. As far as the facility, they actually have a little theater room that probably 30 people can sit in, which makes it really nice because it makes you feel like you've almost gone out on an outing when you're not driving anymore. The food is very good and I have been very impressed. Another nice thing is they can use the laundry facilities anytime they want.

Jack

March 16, 2019

I am/was a resident of this facilityReview of Brookdale Franklin

Brookdale Franklin is fine, everything looks great and clean. They have bus tours, movies, trips to the grocery store and that sort of thing. Our room is fine, it's a 2-bedroom and 2-bath with a living room. By definition, the apartment is small. We have a common dining room which is a nice place to go to. The meals are okay. They're providing food for our age group and the variety of people that we have, and it's going to be pretty bland. Overall, it's pretty good value. They maintain the facilities very well, I see the maintenance going around all the time. I would advise for others to personally check out this community, and not rely on reviews. The residents are very friendly people.

Peggy

November 1, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Charter Senior Living of Franklin

We toured and it was very good, and it's got a homey feeling to it, and not an institution. The food is very good, the dining area is welcoming and very nice, and they have scheduled activities every day.

Robert

September 24, 2018

I am/was a resident of this facilityReview of Charter Senior Living of Franklin

It is a pretty good place, and the staff is fine. My first impression when I went there was it's like moving into a farm house. The dining area is OK, although it's just a bunch of tables. They have a lot of activities for the residents, like nurses who come in and talk about different things, documentaries, exercise classes, and a little bit of everything. They also have puzzles and bingo, and a library.

Donna

October 18, 2017

I am/was a resident of this facilityReview of Holiday Manor At Steeplechase

We moved in. I liked that it's strictly independent living and we found a nice apartment that suits us really well. They serve three meals a day. Everybody's just great. We haven't done much, but there's a lot of activities. They just finished having an ice cream social, and we're going to the symphony. They have cards and pool, and they take people shopping and to their doctors' appointments. I already met the housekeeper for our hallway and she's just a sweetheart. We have our own car right now, but they also offer a bus to the doctors' offices. There's housekeeping, and they provide sheets and towels and they change all that out. The plant superintendent came in and we wanted to put a chest in the closet and it wasn't going to fit, so he took out the doors and it's just perfect, he's been very sweet.

Monte

August 22, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of Holiday Manor At Steeplechase

It is independent living, but there are nurses and a call button for me to wear around my neck for emergencies in case I fall. It's got GPS and they'll come to get me if that happens. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by a chef. They have a library, popcorn machine, and other amenities.

Candace

July 17, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Holiday Manor At Steeplechase

My stepfather is here and it's a very nice facility. It's older, but kept very well, and it's a little bit more affordable. The staff is very nice, understanding, and they go out of their way. The rooms are very nice -- a little older -- but kept up very well. They have very nice and lovely grounds. They all have private patios looking out over a manicured park-like settings. It's also very close to everything.

Visitor

June 16, 2016

I Visited This CommunityReview of Holiday Manor At Steeplechase

The Manor at Steeplechase was one of the places we visited and liked. I saw a library, a pool table, and workout area. I also saw a room, and I wished it was bigger. The staff that I met was very nice, accommodating, and answered all of our questions. Overall, it’s a very nice community.

Map of Franklin, Tennessee

Assisted Living Costs in Franklin

The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Franklin is $4,500, which is above the state ($3,920) and national ($4,000) averages. Prices are significantly lower in nearby Clarksville ($3,495).

Assisted living prices statewide vary with the least expensive city being $3,018 in Chattanooga, and prices in a number of cities, such as Memphis ($3,585), Morristown ($3,250) and Jackson ($3,469), are also below the national average.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Franklin, so costs for the closest city, Nashville, were used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Care Cost Comparison

At an average monthly price of $6,692, semiprivate nursing home care is the most expensive senior care option in Franklin. The high cost reflects the fact that nursing facilities provide 24/7 skilled nursing care for seniors who often have complex medical needs. Seniors who are relatively independent can hire in-home care for approximately $3,621 and $3,804 per month. These care costs are in addition to regular day-to-day living expenses, such as rent or mortgage payments, groceries and home repairs. By comparison, assisted living costs an average of $4,500 per month and includes semiprivate or private accommodations, meals and most daily living expenses.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Franklin

Medicaid in Tennessee

Approximately 1.6 million Tennessee seniors, children and adults with disabilities are covered by Medicaid, a government-funded health program. Mandatory Medicaid benefits include hospital and physician services, lab tests and long-term care, while assisted living benefits may be provided on a state-by-state basis through waiver programs.

Seniors must be aged 65 or older, a permanent resident of Tennessee and have a valid Social Security number to apply for TennCare, the state Medicaid program. Seniors must also have a maximum monthly income of $2,313 per person and own no more than $2,000 in countable assets, such as cash, stocks, bonds, and real estate.

An owner-occupied home is exempt from Medicaid asset limits as long as the applicant and/or their spouse lives in the home.

To apply for TennCare coverage, complete an online application or call TennCare Connect at (855) 259-0701.

TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Services and Support

Seniors aged 65 and older who meet the financial criteria for TennCare coverage and require the level of care normally provided in a nursing facility may qualify for TennCare CHOICES. This home and community-based Medicaid waiver program funds services to let seniors remain in a community setting.

The CHOICES program is also open to seniors who don’t meet Medicaid’s criteria for nursing home placement but require some home-care services to maintain their independence in a noninstitutional setting.

CHOICES covers a wide range of home-care services, such as:

Personal care to assist with bathing, grooming, meal preparation and toileting
A personal medical alert device
Adult day health programming
Assistive technologies, such as grabber tools and magnifiers
Pest control to manage bugs or mice
Respite care
Minor home modifications

Seniors who need nursing home care may be enrolled in CHOICES if the cost of their home care is no greater than the cost of placement in a nursing facility. Seniors who are at-risk of nursing home placement may be provided with up to $15,000 worth of annual home-care services through CHOICES.

CHOICES is administered through a managed care organization contracted by TennCare. To apply for the CHOICES program, contact the Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee at (615) 353-4235.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

VA Enhanced Monthly Pension

Veterans and survivors who qualify for regular VA pension benefits and need to reside in an assisted living facility may be eligible for a higher pension amount under one of two VA Enhanced or Special Monthly Pension programs.

For Aid and Attendance, claimants must be legally blind, living in a nursing facility, be bedridden due to disability or need help performing activities of daily living.

For Housebound, claimants must have a permanent disability rated at 100% by the VA, and either:

Be housebound as a result of that disability, or

Have at least one additional disability rated at 60% or greater

Claimants may not receive an enhanced monthly pension prior to establishing their eligibility for the regular VA pension.

For more information contact the Williamson County Veterans Services Office at (615) 790-5623.

Assisted Living Bridge Loan

Seniors who are ineligible for TennCare may qualify for an assisted living bridge loan from Elderlife Financial. This short-term loan is designed to provide seniors with the financing they need to pay for a move into an assisted living facility.

Set up as an open line of credit, money from a bridge loan can be sent directly to the assisted living provider. Loan approval is based on the credit score of the applicant(s), and up to six people can be listed on the loan to improve the creditworthiness of the application.

For more information contact Elderlife Financial at (888) 228-4500 or complete an online contact form.

Assisted Living Resources in Franklin

Senior Center

Seniors aged 55 and older can participate in a wide variety of drop-in programs, fitness classes, wellness workshops and escorted day trips at the Williamson County Enrichment Center. The center’s senior programs operate from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Senior Division of Williamson County’s Parks and Recreation department offers seniors programs at six recreation centers in the county.

Williamson County Enrichment Center
110 Everbright Ave., Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 786-0186

Veterans Services

The Williamson County Veterans Services Office provides free assistance to veterans and their families. Veterans Services Officers help veterans complete benefit applications, file claims appeals, obtain service records and access VA health services.

Emergency, acute, specialty and primary care services for veterans is provided at the nearby Nashville Campus of the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System – Nashville Campus
1310 24th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212
(800) 228-4973

Williamson County Veterans Services Office
1320 W. Main St., Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-5623

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