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Senior living in Franklin, PA

6 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
6
in Franklin
Licensed capacity
325
across all 6
Adults 65+
1,405
Census estimate for Franklin
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
231.3
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
41
of the center of Franklin
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Senior living communities near Franklin

Counting neighboring towns, there are 41 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Franklin, 35 more than in Franklin itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Franklin

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Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Franklin at a glance

Our directory lists 6 senior living communities with an address in Franklin, based on public records. By size, the most common group is more than 60 residents (2 of 6 that report it).

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer2
  • 17 to 60 residents2
  • More than 60 residents2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services about a licensed community, or the Pennsylvania long-term care ombudsman at 717-783-89752.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Pennsylvania

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Pennsylvania Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Pennsylvania Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims.7
Medicare counseling
Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-783-7067.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Franklin

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Venango County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Venango County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PA Department of Aging2

    (717) 601-4896

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Venango County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services

    800-490-8505

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    PA MEDI – Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight8

    1-800-783-7067

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Pennsylvania Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Pennsylvania.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Franklin

How many senior living communities are in Franklin, PA?

WeFoundCare lists 6 senior living communities in Franklin, PA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Franklin there are 41.

How many residents can senior living communities in Franklin serve?

6 of the 6 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 325 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,405 adults age 65 and older live in Franklin.

Who licenses senior living in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses senior living in Pennsylvania. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Franklin?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Venango County, call (717) 601-4896. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services at 800-490-8505.

Are there senior living communities near Franklin?

Nearby cities with listings include Seneca (1, 6.6 mi), Oil City (6, 8.3 mi), Stoneboro (1, 15.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Franklin

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Franklin (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 6 of 6 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Franklin (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. data.pa.gov/d/pqf4-d4xn Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.