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 4 assisted living communities, and...
To assist with your long-term care decision process, this guide includes 1272 reviews testimonials of Franklin’s assisted living communities. Overall, local facilities have an average quality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
3820 Old Green Bay Rd, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
4.0
(1 reviews)
Magnolia Hill in Mount Pleasant is a brand new place, it was very clean, and there weren't that many residents there yet. I didn't see too many staff members, but the model room looked pretty nice. We also walked in a couple rooms that were occupied ...
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4208 Marquette Dr, Racine, WI 53402
4.0
(1 reviews)
We visited Stafford Manor while in the area looking at facilities for our uncle. The outer exterior appeared very well maintained. We did not have an appointment, yet the staff was very accommodating and took us on a full tour. The grounds had beaut...
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3910 West BURLEIGH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53210
4.0
(1 reviews)
While in the area, we visited the Primrose Residential Facility as a living option for our aunt. The backyard featured many places for seniors to enjoy in a park-like settings with lush trees and manicured lawns. The interior design was fresh and br...
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5111 Wright Avenue, Racine, WI 53406
4.0
(2 reviews)
Elizabeth Gardens at Racine is beautiful. I met the manager and the nurse, and they're absolute great people. The monthly amount comes with 28 hours of service, so the meals are included, there's laundry service of up to three loads of laundry a week...
$3,600
3950 North Main Street, Racine, WI 53402
4.0
(1 reviews)
This is a lovely facility. They offer private one and two bedroom apartments that give residents a needed sense of independence along with the security of knowing that help is just moments away. The apartments are not new but they are well maintained...
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2975 Village Square Drive, Hartland, WI 53029
3.9
(12 reviews)
My aunt was there for at least 5 years as her dementia became worst. I visited her often and was always happy to see her so well taken care of. The staff was wonderful and attentive. She passed recently and we were amazed at how respectful and car...
$4,500
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1061 Cecelia Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072
3.9
(11 reviews)
The staff is so nice. They are really like our family. Cecelia Place always passes what our family considers "the smell test", they keep moms room clean, neat and smelling fresh. The rooms are spacious, bigger than any room we have ever seen. The fo...
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2505 East Bradford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
3.9
(11 reviews)
My father has lived at Eastcastle in independent living for 13 years. He loves it there and has many friends. Recently, he was ill and needed rehab and was sent to the Health and Rehab Center. The staff on the 5th floor is exceptional. From the thera...
$3,850
S64W13780 Janesville Road, Muskego, WI 53150
3.8
(25 reviews)
I visited a loved one at Heritage's memory care in Muskego. They have a lady there who is just fantastic with the staff. She is also very good with the care of somebody who has dementia. It's a good place. The rooms are very nice too. It's a newer fa...
$2,595
S77W12929 Mcshane Dr, Muskego, WI 53150
3.8
(16 reviews)
I like Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community. I think they have a lot of nice services to offer the residents. There wasn't a whole lot that I didn't like about them. The staff members are very nice and very knowledgeable. The facilities are clean. It g...
$5,427
3553 South 41st St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
3.8
(5 reviews)
I'm at Landmark at the Terrace. They just changed a couple of months ago. It's even worse than it was when St. Clare had it. I wasn't aware that it was complete assisted living when I came here because I had told my caseworker that I was looking for ...
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3217 Fiddlers Creek Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
3.8
(30 reviews)
I toured Mission Creek. It was very nice and quiet. They had a nice meal schedule. The rooms were nice. It looked like they had activities and a little garden where people could sit outside and look at the flowers. So very nice. The staff was very go...
$4,500
4545 N 92nd, Wauwatosa, WI 53225
3.7
(19 reviews)
My father will be moving into Luther Manor. It was pretty awesome. The staff is very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. The facilities were very clean. The amenities were very top-notch. They showed me their independent living. They have...
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1400 W. Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221
3.7
(13 reviews)
We toured Wilson Commons. They have a variety of options available for independent living as well as assisted living. They have units that are detached from the large building and more like ranch homes. The meals were optional, and you sign up when y...
$1,045
1870 27th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
3.6
(6 reviews)
My mother has been a long time tenant at Celebre Place. She is very happy and content there. She feels safe and secure. Her apartment is the perfect size. The bathroom is large and doorways are wide to accomadate walkers and wheelchairs. Th...
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12231 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
3.6
(3 reviews)
I’ve been to Close To Home. It’s a very nice place with nice facilities, reasonable rates, and Alzheimer’s patients, of whom some assisted living places do not take. You can have a private or double room. We are on a waiting list, which is very long ...
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3508 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI 53144
3.6
(3 reviews)
Willowbrook offers a facility that mimics home life. The rooms are spacious and “airy”. Very easy to maneuver in. The residents have an opportunity to participate in outings such as shopping, an evening out for dinner a trip out to a casino or they c...
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3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield, WI 53228
3.6
(10 reviews)
Very clean, warm, and positive place. My aunt lived in their memory care. the staff and management were so supportive and compassionate any time I came to visit. What I really loved is how engaged the aides are with the residents they did activities ...
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2330 S. 54th Street West Allis, West Allis, WI 53219
3.5
(29 reviews)
I went to Aria at Mitchell Manor. The apartments were very nicely laid out. I was shown three apartments with different closet space and balcony space. The rooms are nice and spacious. The bathroom is very convenient for someone that could need help....
$3,260
3023 S 84Th St, West Allis, WI 53227
3.5
(13 reviews)
Village at Manor Park was a big community and had all the facilities. My mom used to have her own apartment, and she also had rehab. I used to have lunch with my mom and the food was fine. I felt like I knew more about my mother than the caregivers t...
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Assisted Living
Russell
5.0
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
1.0
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...
Assisted Living
Compassion/Dignity
1.0
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....
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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Department on Aging | (414) 289-6874 | Serving 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) 992-6600 | Community 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) 266-1234 | The 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) 278-1222 | Legal 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) 488-6500 | Eras 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. |
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.
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