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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Franklin, MI

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Franklin area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Franklin. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 113 independent living facilities in Franklin, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like The Eye, Oak Grove and South of Six.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Total Loving Care, has been providing care to the sick, elderly, and disabled for over 18 years. Our goal has been Nursing Home Prevention and allowing individuals and couples to live their lives to the fullest. TLC Troy location sits on a beautiful 7 Acre private setting. Each Resident has a...
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The reviews listed here are not truly accurate. Yes, the windows do not open, but it is not that big of deal. The building is nice and the management is great. They go out of their way to help in anyway...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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My mom's sister is there. She's totally indpendent. She cooks for herself and does her own washing. She's having difficulty getting to her bingo nights or other group acivities because she's having trouble...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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We overall have a really good experience with Waterford Oaks. Unfortunately the price went up and it just got too expensive for what we could afford.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Franklin, MI

The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $3,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Ridge, MI with an average of $3,841 per month.

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

Franklin, MI
$3,875/mo

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

Franklin, MI
$3,875/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,110/mo
Independent Living
$3,875/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,341/mo
Studio
$4,715/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,709/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,350/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, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,875/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,210/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,110/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Franklin, MI:$3,875/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin, MI:$4,210/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Franklin, MI:$5,110/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Franklin, MI, 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Franklin, MI

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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Franklin, MI$2,279/mo$2,328/mo-2.1%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Franklin, MI
2024 average cost:$2,279/mo
2023 average cost:$2,328/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Franklin

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin

Cranberry Park at ShorePointe in Saint Clair Shores, MI

5.0
The day staff in my mom's area is excellent. Housekeeping seems adequate. I don't know about the meals. My mom has dementia, so I can't get an answer that is accurate. CP has ice cream socials and wine and cheese socials a couple of times each week. The chair exercise class is excellent. Because ...
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Blossom Ridge in Oakland Charter Township, MI

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

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, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
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, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
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, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, The Reserve at Red Run and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby are the top-rated independent living facilities near Franklin, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 113 independent living facilities near Franklin, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Franklin, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, The Reserve at Red Run and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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