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10 Best Nursing Homes in Franklin County, KS

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Franklin County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Franklin County, KS may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Franklin County or another care type is right for you. Browse 203 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Franklin County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Antioch, Clearfield and Black Jack.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Franklin County, KS

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So far so good. Except sometimes my loved one is depressed and doesn't want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat which resulted in her fainting. I had to go over and take her to the ER. They could use a...
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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.
Waterford SouthWaterford South is an assisted living community located in the quaint residential outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. Just walking distance from a golf course and shopping mall, residents of Waterford South enjoy plenty of nearby entertainment and dining even while surrounded by a...
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Great therapy!!! New management is very thorough. Nursing and cnas are very caring and make you feel at home. Building is older but care is best we've had. Would recommend for anyone looking for a loved one.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Lawrence, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living offers many...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Americare’s communities offer person-centered skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Resident needs and preferences take priority over work routines and standardized procedures. When you visit an Americare skilled nursing community you’ll see the difference. When you need a level of care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Colonial Village
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...

Cost of nursing homes in Franklin County, KS

The average cost of senior living in Franklin County is $4,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsburg, KS with an average of $3,919 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, KS vs. nearby counties

Franklin County, KS
$4,880/mo
$4,926/mo
$4,878/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, KS vs. the state and national average

Franklin County, KS
$4,880/mo
$4,822/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County vs. other types of senior living

$4,928/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,880/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Franklin County, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$4,739/mo
Studio
$5,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,052/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,441/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,971/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin County over time

Franklin County, KSKS stateNational

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 nursing homes in Franklin County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Franklin County

Vintage Park at Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Vintage Park at Ottawa

4.7
This is a nice place for your loved one to be. I would recommend to take your loved one to see the community. If you can stay a little bit and see activities in the community you will be able to see how things go.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Franklin County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Franklin County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Franklin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin County, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Franklin County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin County, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Franklin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin County, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Franklin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin County, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
45.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin County, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
0.4%
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Brookdale College Square, Shawnee Hills Senior Living and Stratford Commons Memory Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Franklin County, Kansas. See full list of communities.

There are 203 nursing homes facilities near Franklin County, Kansas. See the full list.

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