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Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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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The community has been in the area for a very long time. The aesthetics don't have the newer decorations like new communities, and it is a little bit on the older side for decor. I believe they should have...
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.
If you are seeking a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia to provide exceptional care and individualized attention to your loved one then look no further than Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We are sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and committed to extensive assisted...
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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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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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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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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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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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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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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.
Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City is a 130 bed assisted living community that emphasizes excellence in resident care while promoting dignity, respect and independence.  We offer services that are rarely offered in other communities, including an in-house physician, in-house psychiatrist, and 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Franklin, VA

The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $4,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,398 per month.

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Franklin County, VA
$4,328/mo
$3,750/mo

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Franklin County, VA
$4,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,328/mo
$4,345/mo

Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,832/mo
Studio
$5,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,468/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,087/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Franklin County 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 County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,328/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,345/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,847/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin County, VA:$4,328/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Franklin County, VA:$4,345/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Franklin County, VA:$3,847/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Franklin County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Franklin County 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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Assisted living cost trends in Franklin County, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Franklin County 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Franklin County, VA$4,941/mo$4,546/mo+8.7%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Franklin County, VA
2024 average cost:$4,941/mo
2023 average cost:$4,546/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Franklin, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Franklin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Franklin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Franklin County

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

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Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Franklin County review score based on 439 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 439 reviews of 120 Franklin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Franklin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Franklin County review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Franklin County, VA120 facilities
5.3
Camptown, VA9 facilities
7.7

Review subcategories for Franklin County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 439 reviews of 120 Franklin County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Franklin County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Franklin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Franklin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin County assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin County assisted living

Assisted 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin County assisted living

Our assisted living 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, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin County assisted 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 assisted living communities in Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Franklin

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Franklin protect seniors.
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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Franklin, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 137 assisted living facilities near Franklin, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Franklin, Virginia are Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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