William French
Jan 2026
Awesome place friendly staff great place to live
Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community
1070 W Jefferson St
4(77 ratings)· Franklin average: 4.2
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 208
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Church related
- Certified beds
- 208
- Payment model
- Month-to-month rental, no buy-in fee
- Nearby hospital
- Johnson Memorial Health located directly across the street
- Couples policy
- Couples with different care needs can remain together
- Cottage housing
- Remodeled Brookside Cottages in 2- or 3-bedroom layouts
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Otterbein Franklin is a large continuing care campus in Franklin, Indiana, offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and long-term care/rehab all in one place. Reviewers consistently praise the rehab and therapy staff for attentive, personalized care, and residents describe an active, friendly community with lots of activities and cottage or apartment living options.
The Good
- Rehab and therapy staff praised as attentive and caring
- Residents describe strong sense of community and friendly neighbors
- Full calendar of activities: pickleball, bocce, cornhole, bingo, euchre
- Cottage living with yard and snow maintenance included
- Smooth move-in process cited by new residents
The Bad
- No published pricing available for planning comparisons
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About Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community
Otterbein Franklin is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) for adults 55 and older located in Franklin, Indiana. Situated on 120 acres of park-like grounds, the community offers independent living, assisted living, memory support for early to mid-stage cognitive decline, and long-term care services on a single campus.
The community features extensive amenities including tennis courts, a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, greenhouse, art studio, and library. Residents enjoy weekly activities and a full calendar of programs designed to support an active lifestyle. The community is located in Johnson County, approximately 25 miles south of Indianapolis and close to Greenwood and Columbus, providing easy access to shopping and cultural activities. Downtown Franklin, including its historic courthouse, Franklin College, vintage shops, and local restaurants, is just minutes away.
Otterbein Franklin offers flexible living arrangements with remodeled Brookside Cottages available in 2- or 3-bedroom options, as well as Wesley Center apartments. The community provides month-to-month rental payment options with no required upfront investment or asset transfer. Residents can transition between care levels while remaining in familiar surroundings, with care services brought to their residences as needed.
The community is positioned near exceptional healthcare resources, including Indiana University, St. Vincent, Franciscan Health, and Johnson Memorial Health, which is located directly across the street. Couples with different care needs are welcomed and can remain together on campus under flexible contract options tailored to individual lifestyle preferences.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews
4overall · 77 ratings combined
4★ on Google (77)
Barbara Painter
Dec 2025
I was at Otterbein Rehab for 3 weeks after surgery. I had excellent care from the medical staff and therapists. They are all very caring, thoughtful, friendly. and they treated me like I was their only patient. I was very happy with all of this special attention and great care!
Karen Minnemeyer
Nov 2025
I spent several weeks in Otterbein rehab after breaking 6 ribs. This included a couple of stays at St. Francis due to breathing issues. I was very well taken care of, loved the staff and hopefully made some lasting friendships. Staff was professional, caring, and sometimes just plain fun. I never felt overlooked, forgotten or not important to everyone.
Christopher Norman
Jul 2025
The detail and setting of the campus are absolutely gorgeous. This campus has absolutely everything you could want. A theater, fitness center similar to the Y, pool, jacuzzi spa, pickleball courts, lake with pavilion, restaurant, golf carts...... etc. etc. Stunning property
Steve Vlcan
Jul 2025
When my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I realized that our future was changing. I knew that someday soon we would need to have help and assistance for her in the future. Consequently, the hunt for the best facility was on. We checked many facilities in the Greenwood area and settled on two we both liked. As time went on it became necessary to get some help at our home for my wife. Finally, we had to make the decision to move,<br><br>We called Cindy Workman at Otterbein and she showed my wife and I three cottages. We also toured the three memory units. We bought a cottage, sold our house and moved in. Within two months my wife needed to go to Murphy's the middle unit for memory. Ten months later I was notified she needed to move to level three. I am grateful for the love that both of these units gave to my wife, I visited her everyday. She was always well kept and clean. Isn't this all we want for our loved ones. We lost my wife four months ago to this horrible disease and I still visit the units to express my love for the way the CNA's and nurses treated my wife, I couldn't be happier to be living in Otterbein Franklin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community offer?
Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community located?
Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community is located at 1070 W Jefferson St in Franklin, Indiana.
What do families say about Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community?
Otterbein Franklin is a large continuing care campus in Franklin, Indiana, offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and long-term care/rehab all in one place. Reviewers consistently praise the rehab and therapy staff for attentive, personalized care, and residents describe an active, friendly community with lots of activities and cottage or apartment living options.
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