The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Franklin, PA for 2024

There are 5 Assisted Living Facilities in the Franklin area, with 3 in Franklin and 2 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Franklin is $146 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 46 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Franklin. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Franklin 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Oil City with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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Franklin is a small city of just 300 people, about 83 of whom are aged 65 and over. In spite of its small size, it's rich in cultural amenities that provide seniors with plenty of opportunities to explore the community. It's also home to the Barrow-Civic Theatre, which hosts live entertainment throughout the year. Seniors aged 60 and over are eligible to receive discounted admission on FCOA productions. 

Seniors who need assistance with some daily living activities may reside in one of Franklin's two assisted living facilities. These facilities are licensed by either the Department of Aging or the Department of Public Welfare, depending on where they're classified as assisted living residences or personal care homes. 

• Franklin seniors do not pay state income tax on any retirement income, including Social Security benefits, pension income or withdrawals from retirement accounts. This may allow them to more easily afford local assisted living expenses. 
  
• The Franklin area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Seneca.
  
• The cost of living in Franklin is over 25% lower than the state and national averages, which may make the city a financially viable option for seniors with fixed incomes. While Franklin's overall affordability is largely due to low housing costs, seniors may also expect to spend about 20% less on healthcare here than in the average Pennsylvania city. 
  
• While Franklin's property crime rate is on par with the nationwide average, rating 35.1 on a 100-point index, its violent crime rate is 16.7, which is several points lower than the average U.S. city. This may provide peace of mind for safety-minded retirees and their families.
  
• Summers in Franklin are comfortable with highs averaging 80 degrees, but winters tend to be harsh with lows in the teens and an average snowfall of 75 inches. Icy conditions may be a consideration for seniors who still do their own driving.  
  
• On a health scale of 1 to 100, Franklin's air quality ranks several points higher than the national average of 58, at 66. Seniors who have respiratory or cardiovascular conditions that are worsened by poor air quality may find Franklin to be a good option.  

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Franklin start around $3,630 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Franklin and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.