Your Best Life Awaits
at Otterbein Franklin
Life Plan Living: Your Best Chapter
Otterbein SeniorLife Franklin
Our life plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), sits on 120 acres of park-like grounds in beautiful Franklin, Indiana, where mature trees, stocked ponds, scenic sidewalks, and peaceful walking trails create a welcoming environment. Living at Otterbein Franklin isn’t just about retirement; it’s about maintaining an active lifestyle while planning for your future needs and preferences. Here, residents enjoy numerous amenities to suit a variety of interests, including tennis courts, a heated indoor pool, a greenhouse, an art studio, a library, and so much more.
Drive just minutes away to reach Franklin’s historic courthouse, Franklin College, vintage shops, and charming eateries that bring the downtown to life. We connect you easily to Greenwood, Indianapolis, and Columbus for shopping and cultural outings. You’ll also have easy access to exceptional healthcare with nearby medical specialists and renowned hospitals, like Indiana University, St. Vincent, Franciscan Health, and Johnson Memorial Health, which stands right across the street.
A Plan for the Future
Why Life Plan Living at Otterbein Franklin?
Otterbein SeniorLife Franklin is a life plan community for adults 55+ who want to live fully today while feeling secure about tomorrow. Here, you can focus on what you love, confident that you’re prepared for whatever the future may hold. Our single campus offers everything — from independent living to assisted living and long-term care — so the support you need is always nearby — whether that’s years from now or starting today.
The best time to make Otterbein Franklin your home is while you’re active, and ready to enjoy the freedom of maintenance-free living. As an independent living resident, you can stay fit in our fitness center, join weekly activities, and enjoy a full calendar without the burden of home upkeep — all while securing priority access to future care services.
What makes us truly unique is the peace of mind that comes from having your care plan in place in a familiar setting, surrounded by partners (staff) who know you personally. We welcome couples with different care needs to remain together on campus, and our flexible contract options allow you to choose the arrangement that suits your lifestyle perfectly.
The Place to Be
Amenities
Otterbein Franklin is the place to be for those with an active lifestyle because there’s so much to do here. Our amenities include:
- Heated indoor pool
- Fitness center (with exercise programming)
- Walking trails
- Chapel
- Greenhouse
- Library
- Ceramics and art studio
- Woodshop
- Computer lab
- Pickleball courts
- Post office
- Tennis courts
- Fishing ponds
- Billiards room with board and card games
- Gift shop
- Wood-fired pizza oven in the Blaze Bistro
- Hibachi grill and fine dining at Restaurant 1070
- Salon and barbershop
- Community rooms
- Scheduled transportation services
- Robust program calendar
- Book groups, coffee clubs, and prayer groups
- Concerts, lectures, and parties
- Educational classes
- Sightseeing and excursions
The Otterbein Mission
“Inspired by faith, we strive to enrich individual life journeys for all.”
Become Enriched!
Frequently Asked Questions About Otterbein Franklin
Otterbein Franklin is located in Johnson County in central Indiana, approximately 25 miles from Indianapolis. Franklin is also in close proximity to Greenwood, Indiana (10 miles), and Columbus, Indiana (22 miles).
In most cases, living at Otterbein is no more expensive than the cumulative costs of living at your current residence. The rental fees vary based on the size of your home or apartment, type of residence, location on campus, and contract option.
You can use this free cost comparison guide to compare your current costs of living to the many included costs of living at Otterbein Franklin.
You can also get a quick preliminary look at whether Otterbein Franklin fits your budget with our free MoneyGauge calculator tool.
Our remodeled Brookside Cottages are available in 2- or 3-bedroom options and feature modern touches, including:
- Granite countertops
- Smudge-proof stainless appliances
- A washer and dryer
- Hardwood floors
- French doors
- Zero-entry tiled shower in master bath
- Recessed lighting
- Brushed nickel finishes
No! Otterbein Franklin provides an array of payment options, including a standard month-to-month rental fee with no required upfront investment. In no situation does Otterbein require you to turn over any of your existing assets, including your current home.
Yes, we offer memory support for early to mid stages to accommodate residents living with cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
Learn More About What Memory Support at Otterbein Franklin Includes
Otterbein Franklin is just minutes away from downtown Franklin, where you can explore the courthouse, Franklin College, vintage shops, and eateries. We’re also close to Greenwood, Indianapolis, and Columbus, which makes shopping trips and cultural excursions easy.
Otterbein is a warm and welcoming life plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a range of services, from independent living and assisted living to memory support and long-term care, all on the same campus. Wesley Center apartment residents can transition from independent living to assisted living without moving to a different part of campus. Simply stay in your comfortable apartment and familiar surroundings, and we’ll bring the care to you!
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