Franklin Place Memory Care, located in Franklin, Wisconsin, is a senior living facility dedicated exclusively to providing memory care services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The facility offers care within a secured environment specifically designed to accommodate the challenges of memory loss and cognitive decline, and its community features both indoor and outdoor walking paths that allow safe, supervised movement for residents. All living and common areas are laid out with memory care needs in mind, enhancing navigation and minimizing confusion. Residents benefit from individualized assistance and support that emphasizes safety and personal dignity.
The primary care at Franklin Place Memory Care includes comprehensive memory care delivered by staff trained in dementia care best practices. The facility offers 24-hour supervision and support across all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. For those who need specialized care, the community provides incontinence management, ambulatory care, and access to services from visiting optometrists and podiatrists. Diabetes care, medication management, and therapy services are also available. The facility is equipped to accommodate residents with psychiatric conditions and features a dedicated therapy room, as well as a secure community layout.
Amenities at Franklin Place Memory Care are adapted to memory care residents, including an on-site barber/beauty salon, scheduled fitness programs, chair yoga, and various clubs and communities. Social and cognitive engagement is prioritized through organized programs and activities delivered in both group and one-on-one settings. Residents and families most often highlight the facility’s clean, thoughtfully designed environment, and the range of enrichment activities offered. The indoor and outdoor areas are secure and planned to support both independence and safety.
Feedback from residents and families frequently notes the kindness and engagement of the staff and administrators, with individualized care cited as a positive aspect. Many appreciate the size of the community, which is reported to foster more personalized attention. Reports of concerns focus primarily on staffing levels during nights and weekends, with some experiences of delayed responsiveness, occasional lapses in cleanliness, unreturned communications, and misplaced personal items. Dining options and the availability of special programs typically receive favorable remarks. Overall, Franklin Place Memory Care provides specialized support in a secure environment designed for those with memory loss, though some families express a desire for improved consistency in staffing and operational oversight.
Costs at this community start at $6,400 and range up to $7,450. The average price in the community is $6,925, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,445. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.