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10 Best Nursing Homes in Franklin, ME
Franklin is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Franklin, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Franklin is about $7,374, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 33 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Somesville, Indian Point and Hall Quarry.
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What we like about Birch Bay is the friendly caregivers and thoughtful activities- music therapy in particular! The community feels small and homey
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.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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Cost of nursing homes in Franklin, ME
The average cost of senior living in Franklin is $7,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eastbrook, ME with an average of $5,899 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Franklin vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Franklin, ME by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Franklin
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Franklin
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
5.0
After my Wife’s diagnosis of dementia and her level of care increased, I began researching assisted living options. After meeting with staff, I was convinced that Birch Bay’s Safe Harbor Memory Care program was the right choice. Making the move was difficult for both of us but with the help of ...
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Franklin nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin nursing homes 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 care services in Franklin nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Franklin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Franklin, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Franklin nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Franklin, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Franklin nursing homes
Nursing homes 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, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Franklin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Meadowview and Collier's Rehab & Nursing Ctr are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Franklin, Maine. See full list of communities.
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