Franklin Meadows, located in Franklin, Indiana, is a senior living community dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents. From the very moment someone enters the community, it is evident that the staff at Franklin Meadows are caring individuals who strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of every resident. The commitment to personalized care is a cornerstone of the community, with a focus on helping families find answers, practical solutions, and peace of mind during times of transition. Franklin Meadows endeavors to build deep connections and become an extension of each resident’s family, ensuring that health, happiness, and a sense of belonging remain top priorities.
A wide array of services is offered at Franklin Meadows to accommodate various levels of care and individual needs. Short-term rehabilitation is provided for those recovering from stroke, cardiovascular events, orthopedic surgeries, or other debilitating conditions. The goal is to assist residents in regaining the skills necessary to safely return home and continue leading independent lives. The short-term rehabilitation program features physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies, all supported by an interdisciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. A key feature of the program is the "Road to Recovery," which brings together the interdisciplinary team, the resident, and their family within the first 72 hours of admission to outline personalized discharge goals and map out an individualized path to recovery. Clinical staff are highly trained and motivated to provide state-of-the-art therapies while respecting and understanding the unique motivations of each resident.
Franklin Meadows is also attentive to the needs of those facing memory loss. The community has developed a research-based, structured memory care program designed to serve residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment. This program employs a person-centered, wellness-based model that incorporates stimulating daily activities to maintain independence and nurture a healthy spirit. Maintaining a secure and familiar environment is of utmost importance, as it allows residents experiencing memory loss to find meaning and a sense of belonging each day. The memory care program focuses on creating tailored experiences that help sustain a meaningful quality of life for each resident.
For individuals who need ongoing assistance with daily activities and can no longer be cared for at home due to illness, injury, or frailty, Franklin Meadows offers long-term care. Supervised by an attending physician and supported by a team of licensed nurses and specially trained aides, long-term care at Franklin Meadows provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as a variety of social services and engaging activities. The community’s home-like, bright, and secure settings are designed to foster independence while providing comprehensive support to maintain the highest possible quality of life.
Understanding the important role of caregivers, Franklin Meadows offers respite stays that provide much-needed breaks for primary caregivers tending to elderly loved ones. These short-term stays are ideal for those recuperating from surgery or hospitalization, or for families who need temporary relief from caregiving duties. The care team ensures that respite guests receive the required level of attention and comfort during their stay, giving families the confidence that their loved ones are in good hands. Should a respite stay need to be extended, Franklin Meadows can easily accommodate evolving care requirements.
For residents and families facing advanced illness or end-of-life situations, Franklin Meadows provides hospice and palliative care aimed at offering comfort, support, and pain relief. Through a comprehensive approach, residents benefit from skilled nursing care, respite care, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement counseling, medical equipment and supplies, social services, and pharmacy services. By assembling an interdisciplinary team that serves the specialized needs of each resident, Franklin Meadows assures compassionate and dignified care during life’s most challenging transitions.
Franklin Meadows invites families and prospective residents to explore what makes their community unique, offering opportunities to embark on virtual or in-person tours to experience the atmosphere, amenities, and caring approach firsthand. With bright communal areas such as dining rooms, hallways, sitting areas, and therapy spaces, Franklin Meadows is designed to be a true home for its residents, where attentive staff and innovative programs enrich quality of life every day.
