Otterbein Franklin is located in Johnson County in central Indiana, roughly 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 service 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.

Everyone's comfort level is different, so the final choice is always up to you. But know that we're doing everything we can to keep our residents safe and healthy during this time. You can read more about our plan here.

On top of safety precautions, there are some benefits to living at a retirement community during this time:

• The majority of our partners are vaccinated and those who are unvaccinated are tested twice a week. Vaccinated partners are tested routinely. Because we comply with all government regulations and mandates, you can feel safer about being around other residents and partners (employees) on campus.
• Staying social is important, so we're offering safe activities to keep you engaged and adding precautions as needed. 
• We're keeping all residents informed of what's going on with the changing regulations. You can rest assured that we want all of our residents to stay as healthy and safe as possible.

Our newly-remodeled Brookside Homes Independent Living at Otterbein Franklin are available in 2- or 3-bedroom options and feature modern touches, including:

• Granite countertops
• Smudge-proof stainless appliances
• Washer and dryer
• Hardwood floors
• French doors
• Zero-entry tiled shower in master bath
• Recessed lighting
• Brushed nickel finishes
  

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No! Otterbein Franklin provides an array of payment options, including a standard month-to-month service 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, mid, and advanced stages in three separate locations to accommodate Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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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.

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Otterbein is a continuing care retirement community, so we offer everything from independent living to skilled nursing on campus. For our apartment residents who step up from independent to assisted living, you can transition seamlessly in your apartment without needing to move.