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Patriot Angels has helped 598 families in Wisconsin access the VA benefits they've earned.
Assisted Living in Franklin by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Franklin
Each of these Franklin communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Franklin
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Franklin.
Paying for Assisted Living in Franklin
No separate Franklin figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Wisconsin median of $6,540 a month (CareScout 2025), $340 above the U.S. median of $6,200. Recurring assisted living bills count as medical expenses; what counts as a medical expense for VA explains the math. Ask each Franklin community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin assisted living median | $6,540 | $2,695 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Wisconsin in-home care | $6,912 | $3,067 |
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Franklin?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Franklin veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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Veterans in Franklin
About 1,665 veterans live in Franklin, and 972 of them are 65 or older. Across Milwaukee County, there are 30,639 veterans, 15,872 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Franklin Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
2 of the 2 Franklin partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
1 Franklin partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Franklin communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Franklin and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Franklin
Widen the search beyond Franklin with these nearby Wisconsin cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Franklin Assisted Living Questions
Can a Franklin veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Franklin who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Franklin?
No Franklin-only figure is published. The Wisconsin median is $6,540 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Franklin?
2 in Franklin, plus 51 across Wisconsin.
Which Franklin communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 2 Franklin partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Franklin community?
Yes. Many Franklin families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.












