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Assisted Living Communities in Franklin, Wisconsin

A suburb of Milwaukee, Franklin sits on the eastern side of Wisconsin along the coast of Lake Michigan. Among its long-term care options, the city features 6 assisted living communities, and 299 more sit within close proximity. In 2024, local seniors budget around $6,183 per month for assisted living, which runs about $700 higher than the state median.

To assist with your long-term care decision process, this guide includes 1258 reviews testimonials of Franklin’s assisted living communities. Overall, local facilities have an average quality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars out of five stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Franklin, WI and Nearby Cities

Based on data from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Franklin pay about $6,183 per month for assisted living. This rate outpaces the state median of $5,500 and surpasses the national baseline by over $800. Although rates in Fond du Lac trend higher at around $6,800, fees in Madison are comparable at roughly $5,973.  

Franklin

$6,183

Wisconsin

$5,500

The United States

$5,350

Racine

$6,100

Fond du Lac

$6,800

Janesville

$6,044

Madison

$5,973

Paying for Assisted Living in Franklin, WI

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Franklin

Franklin seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Franklin, WI

Assisted living residents in Franklin pay approximately $6,183 every month. By comparison, seniors who arrange private attendance at home spend about $1,400 less on in-home care. On the other hand, home health care rates run a little higher at roughly $6,483, and nursing home residents pay nearly double the cost of assisted living at around $12,197.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$6,483

Assisted Living Facility

$6,183

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,197

Note: Since data for Franklin is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Franklin

Franklin seniors are served by Milwaukee County organizations, which can provide assistance with public benefits, community-based services and long-term care programs. Free legal assistance and local volunteer opportunities are also available.  

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Milwaukee County Department on Aging(414) 289-6874Serving as the local Area Agency on Aging and Aging Resource Center, the Milwaukee County DOA provides a single access point for programs and services available to Franklin seniors aged 60 and older. As an ARC, this agency provides information and assistance on community-based senior resources, as well as one-on-one counseling on long-term care options and elder benefits. It assists seniors in determining their functional eligibility, gathering financial eligibility documentation and initiating enrollment in their long-term care programs of choice. The ARC also maintains an aging-related resource database along with online guides and brochures.
Community Care, Inc.(866) 992-6600Community Care is a nonprofit managed care agency that coordinates a full range of long-term care services in Milwaukee County. In addition to its two PACE centers, its Family Care and Family Care Partnership programs provide long-term care services, which may be available in an assisted living setting.
Milwaukee County Veterans' Services(253) 266-1234The County's Veterans’ Services office assists Franklin senior veterans and their dependents in obtaining state and federal benefits, such as disability compensation, pensions and pension supplements, which can help pay for assisted living care. Other available benefits may include VA health care services and medical transportation. Qualified Milwaukee County veterans may also be entitled to the Purple Heart pass for free admissions to select Wisconsin attractions.
Legal Action of Wisconsin(414) 278-1222Legal Action of Wisconsin's SeniorLaw project has elder benefit specialists on staff who can provide free legal assistance to Franklin seniors aged 60 and older. Seniors can receive help with matters such as long-term care, elder abuse and public benefits including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and SSI.
Eras Senior Network RSVP(414) 488-6500Eras Senior Network operates the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, which offers active seniors aged 55 and older opportunities to serve their local communities. Volunteer work settings can include schools, health centers, cultural organizations and other nonprofit agencies.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Franklin

Franklin-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of New Perspective Senior Living - Franklin

The tour I had with New Perspective Senior Living-Franklin was nice. It's very close to the family. It's a newer place and has a lot of activities that mom would like. The staff was very nice. I...

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Karen P

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Elizabeth Residence Franklin

I had to be very involved in my father’s care. I would cross reference their medication list with the doctor’s list and also the pharmacy. My father was supposed to be on 24 hours of oxygen. I...

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Compassion/Dignity

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Elizabeth Residence Franklin

This is my brief and horrific experience with Elizabeth Residence. My loved one was admitted without their medication, including insulin. Their medication didn’t arrive for TWO days....

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