Franklin House

Franklin House is a small senior living facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, licensed with the state under license #15115, and folks will notice it only serves up to 12 people at a time, with just 8 assisted living units, which helps make things more personal, and there's a choice of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and shared or private rooms, and some apartments have kitchenettes and all of them have safe layouts and spacious closets, plus there's washer and dryer access, balconies, and even a greenhouse that's handy for those who like plants. There's a licensed nurse on staff, and physical, speech, and medication help are available, and if needed, Franklin House will help folks with things like bathing, dressing, transfers, going to the bathroom, laundry, and incontinence, and there's medication assistance along with diabetes monitoring and management, regular health checks by an RN and visits from a doctor about monthly, so the support covers both medical and daily needs. Franklin House includes memory care units for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and there's care for those with Parkinson's disease, plus fall prevention programs, emergency buttons in rooms, and secured grounds and apartments for safety, which makes it more suitable for people needing extra supervision or help getting around. The place handles meals, meal prep, offers pureed and allergy-sensitive foods, takes special diets like diabetes into account, and offers dining help if someone needs support during mealtime, with a well-lit dining hall and snacks available throughout the day, and the costs cover all utilities already paid, which makes bills simpler. Residents can attend chapel services, use on-site parking, get help with groceries, take advantage of complimentary transportation for errands or events, and use the internet or computers if they want to, and there's plenty to keep people busy with a movie theater room, arts and crafts studio, a fitness room, exercise section, social activities, games, scheduled picnics, daily events, a game room, and walking trails outdoors, and they even allow small pets. Housekeeping, linen, and laundry services are handled regularly, so that's not something people have to worry about, and there's always someone awake and available 24/7 if help's needed in the middle of the night. Franklin House offers respite care for short stays and home health services too, so families can pick the help they really need. Besides assisted living and memory care, Franklin House also provides state-licensed facilities for seniors living with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities, and this includes crisis stabilization houses and group living options under distinct names like Belwood, Samson House, and others, plus there's occupational, recreation, music, art, and cinema therapy for those who would benefit. Some special needs are met by speech therapy, spoon feeding if necessary, support for folks with trouble ambulating, and pharmacy services, and staff can coordinate with outside healthcare as well, and Franklin House has a 3.8 community score based on feedback, and it sits in a diverse spot with medical services, shops, dining, and worship options nearby. Residents can relax in the garden, walk the landscaped paths, or join community-sponsored activities like movie nights and arts classes, and there's also move-in help for those starting fresh. The staff focus on making daily life comfortable, safe, and supportive for both single seniors and couples who live together, aiming to give everyone a little extra help and plenty of ways to stay active, socialize, and enjoy the days in a smaller, friendly setting.