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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Franklin, IN

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Photo of Astral at Franklin
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Astral is a very active, bright, clean community with a very caring staff. Very happy with the life style there. I would recommend
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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My apartment was spacious, well maintained. All of the staff that I came into contact with were friendly, helpful, professional and just really good people! It is a good place to live.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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Visited my sister, [name removed] while I was in Indy for Christmas. We had a very god visit. I was glad to see the remodeling work in the hallways. Painted the walls and doors. This will “brighten”...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Let the allure of county living and appeal of big-city services lead to Country Charm, an Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Greenwood, Indiana. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally...
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77 Floor plans available
9.5
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43 reviews
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I was pleased with the care my Sister in law, received from January [dates removed]. The staff were patient with her moods and didn't seem to force her to do what she didn't want to do. The food was good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Rosegate offers the very best in senior retirement living and healthcare. When someone chooses to live in one of our communities, we become an extension of their family. We take the time to get to know each of our residents and their families on a personal level. Our communities are made up of...
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My sister is in Independent Living, so she is not really being cared for and she hasn't participated in activities. My sister moved into a home that had just been renovated with new flooring, new appliances...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled on 32 beautiful acres, Altenheim hasjust what you are looking for in Independentand Assisted Living services. Relax in your lovelyapartment or garden home and discover the perfect mix of tradition and modern conveniences – with an extended family of friends and neighbors who enjoythe...
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I am so happy with this facility that I just renewed my parents' lease for another year. They have activities to keep them busy, they know all the other residents, and someone on staff is always walking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Avalon Senior Living is a brand-new senior living community located just minutes from I-65/465 in Indianapolis, IN. We have redefined senior living, combining the finest in assisted living services, specialized memory care, and respite care with a touch of luxury and unparalleled amenities. Our...
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Photo of Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community
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We chose Otterbein because of the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff members, and she was familiar with the location since we grew up on Jefferson Street. The facility itself did not look like an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Crestwood Living means living life to the fullest — enjoying friends and having the freedom to do all of the things you like best. It's comfortable, affordable senior living where one low monthly payment includes all utilities, free bus transportation, social activities, events and much more.All...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Timber Creek Village Assisted Living of Shelbyville
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Franklin, IN

The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $2,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, IN with an average of $2,833 per month.

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

Franklin, IN
$2,770/mo
$2,939/mo

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

Franklin, IN
$2,770/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,073/mo

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

$4,649/mo
Independent Living
$2,770/mo

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

Studio
$2,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,478/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,383/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,230/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, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$2,770/mo$3,145/mo$4,073/mo
Assisted Living$3,757/mo$3,851/mo$4,614/mo
Memory Care$4,649/mo$4,944/mo$5,375/mo
Independent Living
Franklin, IN:$2,770/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin, IN:$3,757/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,614/mo
Memory Care
Franklin, IN:$4,649/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,375/mo
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Independent living costs in Franklin, IN, 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.

Franklin, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Franklin, IN

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, IN$2,750/mo$2,322/mo+18.4%
Indiana$2,546/mo$2,590/mo-1.7%
National$3,177/mo$3,059/mo+3.9%
Franklin, IN
2024 average cost:$2,750/mo
2023 average cost:$2,322/mo
Percent change:+18.4%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,546/mo
2023 average cost:$2,590/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,177/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Franklin

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin

Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis, IN

4.9
The care services are not applicable because our loved ones are on the independent living side. The community is very nice, the staff members are super friendly and there is a lot of space. They have big closets as well as varied menus with a lot of different choices for the residents. We would ...
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McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.

Sugar Grove in Plainfield, IN

4.5
They have some activites, which has been pretty good. We picked this community because ofthe location, and it's close to other family members. The apartment was a good and the cost was sufficient. The people are wonderful. They need to hire more maintenance staff. Overall, my loved one is ...
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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, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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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, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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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, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Astral at Franklin, Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe and Country Charm are the top-rated independent living facilities near Franklin, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Franklin, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Franklin, Indiana is Country Charm. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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