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10 Best Nursing Homes in Franklin, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Franklin 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, MN 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 or another care type is right for you. Browse 104 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Franklin.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cobden, Sleepy Eye and Iberia.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Franklin, MN

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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
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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: 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: 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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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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, Memory Care
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
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.
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
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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
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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
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: 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.
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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
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Franklin, MN

The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $3,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairfax, MN with an average of $2,933 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin, MN vs. nearby cities

Franklin, MN
$3,387/mo
$3,250/mo
$2,933/mo

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

Franklin, MN
$3,387/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,258/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,387/mo

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

Studio
$4,111/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,679/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,475/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Franklin

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Franklin

Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN

5.0
My mom moved into Garnett Gardens in 2018. She was in assisted living. She loved the activity of people always being around. She visited with friends. Loved playing in the Nut Goodie Band. Entertainment, making lefse and other food. We moved her into the Memory Care unit awhile ago when she ...
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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake

5.0
This place is very clean and smells good. My mom is enjoying many of the residents. The activities and live music are back. The meals are well balanced and my mom says that she eats all the food that is given to her. I see many families visiting someone during the times i'm there. They are ...
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Birchwood Cottage - Mankato in North Mankato, MN

5.0
Things are going great. The staff are attentive and respecting my moms needs. They have so many activities going on - they have her out doing things that she would have never done before. It is expensive but for what she is getting and in comparison to other places it is great. The director ...
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Franklin nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin nursing homes 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 care services in Franklin 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
1.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
10.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens, Sleepy Eye Assisted Living and Cedar Crest of Silver Lake are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Franklin, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 104 nursing homes facilities near Franklin, Minnesota. See the full list.

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