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Memory Care in Franklin by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Franklin
Each of these Franklin communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Franklin
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Franklin.
What Memory Care Costs in Franklin
Memory care in Tennessee costs about $5,900 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Franklin-only figure is published. Get each Franklin community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. If the family home is a concern, read how the family home affects the net worth limit.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee memory care | $5,900 | $2,055 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Tennessee assisted living | $5,845 | $2,000 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Franklin
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Franklin veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
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Veterans in Franklin and the Need for Memory Care
Franklin is home to about 3,049 veterans, 1,645 of them 65 or older. Across Williamson County the count is 9,865, with 4,954 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Franklin Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
2 of the 2 Franklin partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Franklin communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Franklin staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Franklin community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Franklin
Widen the memory care search beyond Franklin with these nearby Tennessee cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Franklin Memory Care Questions
Can a Franklin veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Franklin who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Franklin?
About $5,900 a month is typical across Tennessee. Ask each Franklin community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Franklin?
2 in Franklin, plus 43 across Tennessee.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Franklin?
Yes. Many Franklin families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Franklin Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Franklin
Daily help in a private apartment for Franklin veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
Independent living in Franklin
Senior apartments in Franklin for a spouse or veteran who doesn’t need daily care.
In-home care in Franklin
Help at home in Franklin for a veteran who wants to stay put a while longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Franklin? See Memory Care in Tennessee or the national guide.
