Assisted Living Communities in Franklin, Massachusetts
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Franklin, MA below include 209 Assisted Living facilities with 1487 reviews. On average in Franklin, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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"There is nothing fancy about Fenno House.
But the care that is giving to their residents
is outstanding. CNA and nursing are very attentive and caring. Remodel being done at the present time, will give a much needed update. Rooms are very clean. Ac..."
"Christopher Heights of Marlborough seemed to have a good layout of the building. There seemed to be a lot of things going on there. The upkeep was good. I only saw one room, and they were about to rip the carpet out of it and replace it. The staff wh..."
"My friend chose Franklin Court Assisted Living. It was very nice. It wasn't as luxurious as the other place was, but it was a much larger community than where she is now, which is what she wanted. It had a lot of activities. The dining facility was v..."
"I really love Zelma Lacey House of Charlestown. It's very homey and very quaint. If we get my mother in a place, I would like her there. It's a very nice company. I was impressed because most of the employees were there long-term. They don't come and..."
"The exceptionally friendly atmosphere at Southgate was evident from the first time I visited as a prospective resident. Starting at the top, resident services personnel are very accommodating and helpful A great many services and varied activities..."
"Concord Park is like a 20-year old facility, so they're remodeling everything. It was under construction and they're expanding. But the rooms they showed us that had been updated were beautiful, you have nice, little, granite countertops, and new car..."
"I am blown away by the level of care and deliberative memory care activities at Whitney Place assisted living memory care. They have THREE dedicated recreational activities staff with activities almost all day long; the staff engages the residents an..."
"I visited Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living. It was a relatively new facility. The people there were friendly. I met with some of the staff members, and they all seemed friendly, too. The rooms were a good size. It was very clean, but i..."
"My mother is in Darlington Assisted Living Center I. We chose it because it's close to me and they accepted her even though she only has Social Security. I like it. It's nice. You can tell by looking at it they don't have a big budget, but it's very ..."
"I toured Villa at Saint Antoine. We were very impressed with their room sizes. The facilities were beautiful and immaculate. The setup here was a little less desirable than the other places I toured, and it all had something to do with the level of c..."
"My mother moved to the VNA Residence on Lowell Street a bit over two years ago and the sparkle has returned to her eyes and spirit thanks to the care and respect and beauty that surrounds her daily! Everyone on staff, from the hands-on and caring Ex..."
"Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living is a smallish home. We like that they have private rooms and that it's a convenient location for all of us to visit my mother. They had the services that we required for her, as far as being close to the hospital ..."
"This is a very active, caring, clean facility with a great nursing staff who give compassion care, and are easily accessible by phone, which is key since we live out of state. It has a very friendly atmosphere from the assisted residents sitting outs..."
"We went to Whitney Place at Westborough. The place is immaculate. My friend was able to go into another resident's room to see a studio apartment. She was very happy with the people there. They're very friendly and outgoing. The facility is clean as ..."
"We visited Fox Hill Village. We liked the people we met there, we liked the apartment that was available and we liked the food. The staff is very professional and friendly. It's a two-bedroom apartment, living room and kitchen. We just had lunch ther..."
"I chose Cadbury Commons for my friend because of its location, it's clientele, its reputation, and I knew someone who is there, but it's not the least expensive from the ones I looked at. Their food is a little rich, but according to him it's very go..."
"The staff was very welcoming, friendly, caring, accessible and attentive to my medical needs. They were in constant communication with my family; providing updates on my care, milestones and goals. The physical and occupational therapists were ski..."
"Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini is a beautiful community. It's very clean. There are wild animals like deer that roam around and turkeys. It is very peaceful and very nice. My mother is in a double room, so it's for two people, and it's pretty b..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Franklin, MA and Nearby Cities
Walpole
$6,740
Mansfield
$6,590
Franklin
$4,765
US
$4,000
Cumberland
$3,900
Milford
$3,895
Wrentham
$3,630
Paying for Assisted Living in Franklin
Assisted Living costs in Franklin start around $4,765 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Franklin and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Franklin
MassHealth, which is Massachusetts's Medicaid state plan, pays for assisted living services in ALRs. It also helps seniors pay for Adult Foster Care (AFC) and other forms of elderly housing. Seniors have to meet certain criteria to qualify for MassHealth.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Franklin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
Franklin-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Massachusetts are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Massachusetts page for more information about these laws.