The Golden Crest

The Golden Crest sits on over 13 acres of farmland at 29 Baldwin Street in Franklin, NH, a bit outside of downtown with peaceful views of Mount Cardigan and the Belknap Mountains, and the place itself was built for assisted living in 2001, so everything fits seniors' needs from the start. You'll find 58 apartment suites and a licensed capacity for up to 100 assisted living residents, which means things don't get too crowded, but it's big enough for a real sense of community, and since Evergreen Health Associates of New Hampshire took over back in 2016, the family-oriented culture remains strong even with new ownership. The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, so folks with all sorts of needs can find help here, and there's always 24-hour protective care, with services like medication management, help with bathing and dressing, supervision, and help with moving around, plus on-site podiatry, physical and occupational therapy, diabetic and incontinence care, and nursing staff for residents who need extra support. The place aims for a homelike atmosphere, with both furnished and unfurnished rooms, and since it's fully wheelchair accessible, moving about isn't a problem, and there's support for residents who can't walk or need more hands-on care.

Weekly housekeeping, laundry, and meal services are all included, and the dining program takes care of special diets and food sensitivities, with a professional chef who cooks all-day dining and restaurant-style meals, including diabetes options and allergy-sensitive choices, and family can join dining or visit easily during hours from 8:00 to 17:00 on weekdays. There's a resident activities program with daily schedules, a resident-run activities group, an arts room, spa/wellness area, fitness program, and even a hair salon on-site, plus plenty of opportunities for movie nights, music programs, gardening, and games, and there's a garden, walking paths, a movie theater, game room, library, and lounge, so no shortage of things to do. There's Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, and regular transportation, including rides to doctor's appointments within five miles, and with its location near grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and a hospital, help and errands aren't far off.

The Golden Crest offers virtual tours and has different floor plans and payment options to talk about, and because it's pet-friendly for both cats and dogs, residents don't always have to leave their companions behind. The staff provides move-in help, a concierge, emergency alert systems in apartments, and extra services for memory care, with life enrichment and activity programs tailored for each person's needs, aiming to keep mind, body, and spirit active. The community supports family involvement and tries to understand what motivates each resident, believing that those personal connections make life better for everyone living there.