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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Franklin, AL

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Photo of Morningside of Auburn
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We would rate the friendliness and care services a 10! Morningside has the best medical staff care and concerns. It was my experience with Morningside of Auburn, to find caring and friendly staff. We would...
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.
Located centrally in the Auburn/Opelika area, Morningside of Auburn offers the character and comfort of home, combined with individualized daily assistance to promote well-being and to allow seniors to live life to the fullest. Each week, we enjoy Auburn University student volunteers joining our...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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I really like the concept of the duplexes because it's like living in a little house. The staff is very nice and cordial have very little interaction with them. I don't go to the dining room room. I have all...
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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Photo of Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery
77 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.9
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49 reviews
8.9
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49 reviews
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My experience with Asher Point has overall been pleasant. There were. a few hiccups, when there was a change in management but overall I don't have any major complaints. Care has been good, they provide...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of Montgomery, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our community while enjoying all the conveniences of living in the center of our great state's capital. Residents enjoy being just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and all the...
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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.
Country Cottage — Montgomery is an assisted living community located in Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery is a beautiful city in Montgomery County and is known for its recreational amenities and cultural attractions. The city features more than 1600 acres of parkland, as well as 24 community...
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8.8
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I will have lived here almost 6 years. I wouldn't move to another retirement community because of my friends and family here. I'm happy. [name removed], our manager, is always willing to help and listen when...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Monarch Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful Auburn and surrounded by pristine landscaping and wooded areas, you'll fall in love with Monarch Estates. Our residents appreciate the convenience of being close to...
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Staff very nice. There are plenty of activities. Food is great. They have two standard offerings per meal time and then a menu to select from if you don't like those. A doctor available that comes to...
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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Photo of Auburn Assisted Living
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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Assisted Living home in Auburn, Alabama. It's the BEST!! Auburn Assisted Living is the answer to much prayer that I find the Assisted Living experience that was best for the care I need. I found that and so...
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.
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Photo of Summer Village at Camellia Place
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66 Floor plans available
8.0
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We are well acquainted with what care for elderly should encompass. My Mom moved to Camelia Place because it not only meets, but exceeds our requirements for a home for Mom. She deserves the best living...
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.
Photo of Summer Village at Magnolia Place
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The community is very clean, the staff are friendly and well organized and they do seem to care for their residents. The meals and dining service is great, our experience has been really good and the value...
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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I moved here a couple of months ago to save money. My apartment is spacious the neighbors are friendly the surroundings are beautiful, the staff are very accommodating and the location is very convenient and...
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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Photo of Sojourner Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Tallassee Assisted Living
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 The Belmont Assisted Living
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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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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It’s stressful to worry about your loved one everyday and the decision to use a memory care unit was a difficult one. We have had ups and downs at Wesley Gardens and at one time I toured someplace to move my...
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.
Photo of Ease House Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Havenwood Village
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.

Cost of independent living in Franklin, AL

The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $3,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jacksons' Gap, AL with an average of $1,858 per month.

Independent living costs in Franklin, AL, vs. nearby cities

Franklin, AL
$3,565/mo
$3,917/mo
$3,625/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin, AL, vs. state and national averages

Franklin, AL
$3,565/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,865/mo
Independent Living
$3,565/mo

Independent living costs in Franklin, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,030/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,233/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,980/mo

Senior living costs in Franklin 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, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFranklin, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,565/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,865/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,865/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Franklin, AL:$3,565/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Franklin, AL:$3,865/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Franklin, AL:$3,865/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Franklin, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Franklin 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.

Franklin, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Franklin, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Franklin 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, AL$2,436/mo$2,423/mo+0.5%
Alabama$2,827/mo$2,750/mo+2.8%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Franklin, AL
2024 average cost:$2,436/mo
2023 average cost:$2,423/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 independent living in Franklin

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin

Summer Village Campus in Auburn, AL

4.8
I really liked the triplex design rather than a multi-storey apartment building. I have a much larger apartment than most I looked at, with a garage. The food is also better than some I sampled. All in all, it was just a good fit for me.

Summer Village at Magnolia Place in Auburn, AL

4.6
The Summer Village community has made our loved one get more socially involved which we very nice. So far our loved one has not complained about the food, so from our understanding its pretty good.

Summer Village at Camellia Place in Auburn, AL

4.0
Overall nice and clean place. Workers and interns are very personable and welcoming. I feel comfortable with my decision of this place.

Franklin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Franklin independent living

Independent 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin independent living

Our independent living 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, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin independent 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 independent living communities in Franklin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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