I've been to Franklin Place in Sumner several times. My mother just likes it because it's small, homey, and the coordinator said there's supposed to be some remodeling done, but COVID came, so the money had to go to that and that they're planning to fix up the landscaping, which needs it. The staff is very knowledgeable, we got along very well, and she's been communicating with me. She's working with us, because mom, we meant to move her, so she's held everything open for us and is helping me fill out the paperwork. She's just very helpful. She showed me the menu, and I'm gonna go down there today. I got to call her first because I need to talk to a financial type person and make the payment and all that. And then I'm going to ask them if I can talk to the cook because they don't exactly cater to the gluten-free menu. I'm worried about that. But she has a little refrigerator in her room and she can microwave stuff, or I can bring her stuff down if she can't find something on the menu that she can eat because she's gluten intolerant and she has allergies. It looks like they have somebody on staff for maintenance, and it just looked nice, like my mom said it's very homey and pleasant looking. It's one story, she's not impressed with the big multi-story buildings because they're just too much. They have a big courtyard and apartments are like a donut going around that. And of course, the people on the outside get the parking spaces. The building next door is on the other side, but they have a big dining area, and big slider doors and they open that up in the summer and they have gatherings out on that patio. There's a kitchen available with a stove in it and a dining table type thing that we can use. They do the residents' laundry, but there's a separate place that we can use, like at a laundromat, if we need to do anything else, bedding or something. But yet there's no cooking in the rooms, other than the microwave. And so I got her an electric tea kettle.
Franklin Place Sumner, WA
Offers Assisted Living
9 Reviews
5713 Parker Road East, Sumner, WA 98390
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(844) 325-8230
Reviews of Franklin Place
Assisted Living Reviews for Franklin Place
March 24, 2022
I visited this facility
February 06, 2022
I visited this facility
I liked how Franklin Place was laid out and I liked that it was nice and clean. I liked that it was in a kind of a circle, you go up one hall, you can go across, and come down. I just like the way the building was laid out, it was very nice. I went to see assisted living since it would have to be full care for my dad. Diane was the person onsite that gave me the tour and she was very knowledgeable.
I saw their menu on the wall and they looked very good. They also had lots of stuff like puzzles, music, and a lot of other activities that they could do but I didn't necessarily see them. They just told me about them.
December 02, 2021
I visited this facility
Franklin Place was just very small. It was quaint. The access to the outside was a little bit better for her dog, but it was a little bit farther away than we wanted to go for visiting her. She really wanted to stay in Puyallup, so the location wasn't good for us. The staff was nice. We didn't have a lot of interaction with any staff other than maybe two people. She was really nice, and she was knowledgeable. The amenities and stuff weren't as good as the other places we went to.
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October 19, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother-in-law moved into Franklin Place. It's really nice, and it's definitely the level of care that she will need. The process was super easy, and they were very accommodating. The apartment is very clean, and exactly the amount of space that she will need. It has nice views from the window.
The outdoors are very clean, well-kept, and easy for her to navigate in terms of walking around and moving from building to building. The staff are wonderful, very welcoming, and very accommodating. The dining area is very open and has lots of room for seating. They have games, puzzles, a TV or movie room, a craft room, and outdoor garden areas.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
Franklin Place was very nice. The staff was very nice and friendly. The rooms were big and clean. The residents looked happy.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
Franklin Place is one of communities that I went to. I think it was all one floor, which is a little different, and were the only ones that had respite care. The community seemed to be comparable to others. It looked like the community rooms were all in the middle with wings branching out. There were a lot of people busy doing things in the middle area. The only negative I could say was that I didn’t like the parking arrangement. You have to park around the back, and it didn’t look like it was easy to get in and out for somebody that lived there. There were only two handicapped parking spots in the front of the building. They had separate rooms ready for short-term stay that were very nicely furnished and fairly close to the community center of the facility.
April 04, 2016
I am a friend or relative of resident
Management and the nurse in Sumner WA were always very unfriendly and unorganized; every time I went into visit my Grandfather, who has dementia, they complained about him for things he was paying them to help him with and called constantly for information that was already provided but they did not update their records when provided. They often called the wrong number and were rude when they got to the correct person because again they never would correctly update their records and were frustrated that you did not call them back. I tried to deal with these issues because of my Grandfather’s inability to deal with change due to his dementia. Final straw was when the nurse REFUSED to call 911 after myself and another family member requested her to do so when she called stating my Grandfather was ill, so I hung up on the nurse and called 911 and my Grandfather was admitted. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE, more worried about their image than the sake of the residents.
October 28, 2015
I visited this facility
Franklin Place is a small place, and so they have less people in there. Cost is a little bit more. Everybody is super friendly, and I like it.
April 29, 2014
I visited this facility
One facility that I visited and I liked a lot was here. I like the fact that, there was the dining area right off the main entry, and it made it open and inviting. The rooms that were available were kind of far away from the main entry area and dining area. It didn't seem extremely secure. Some windows seemed kind of accessible to someone on the outside. I didn’t get to taste the food, but I looked at their menu, and it looked good. This facility has been remodeled because sometime two years ago, they were flooded. This facility is situated in a low area, and they told me that after they remodeled the place, they redesigned the water drainage system so that it would not flood again, but I didn’t feel comfortable with that. I really like the openness of the entry way. The décor was beautiful and very welcoming. What I didn’t like was the layout of the rooms was kind of a long walk down the hall from the dining area and the main entry area.
Questions about Franklin Place
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Franklin Place. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age of residents in AL is 85. Women tend to outnumber men 3 to 1. Favorite activities include Bingo, cards, crafts and musical entertainment.
What programs or activities does Franklin Place offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our intimate communities allow us to tailor programs to the interests and abilities of our individual residents.
What transportation services does Franklin Place offer to assisted living residents?
Scheduled transportation is offered to AL residents.
What makes the chef or dining program at Franklin Place exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We serve a variety of options at every meal, with table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days per week. Our menu is chef prepared and dietician supervised.
What safety features or security measures does Franklin Place offer to assisted living residents?
Each of our communities has a secured front entrance and visitors must sign in and out each time they enter and exit the community.
How does Franklin Place keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Each of our communities has a monthly newsletter which is shared with residents and their family members. Our dedicated staff is always available to visit with you about your loved ones.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Franklin Place during daytime and nighttime hours?
Our staffing is based upon the individual care needs or our residents as well as the current number of residents. Staffing will vary based upon these ratios.
If Franklin Place accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Our communities are pet-friendly with enclosed courtyards for our furry friends.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff receives monthly in-service trainings at the community level as well as mandatory monthly online training courses.
What safety features or security measures does Franklin Place provide to protect residents who wander?
Our egress doors are alarm activated.
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About Franklin Place
At Franklin Place, our senior living community, our caring and devoted staff work to make each resident feel like family. We develop individual care plans to meet their needs, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our residents engage in a variety of activities, such as bingo, exercise classes, arts and crafts, card and board games, movie nights, and parties. We also go on outings for movies, shopping, and entertainment. Request more information about our Sumner assisted living community today.
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