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Southern Care in Franklin, TN

Southern Care is an assisted living community in Franklin, TN.

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Southern Care in Franklin, TN

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with sofas, armchairs, and large windows allowing natural light in.
  • Decor

    A cozy restaurant table with a floral centerpiece and drinking glasses.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a comfortable sofa, a well-stocked bookshelf, and a large window letting in natural light.
  • Trees

    A suburban house surrounded by trees, basking in sunlight with a spacious driveway.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a sofa, bookshelf, and large window letting in natural light.
  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs, prepared for dining.
  • Entrance

    A welcoming front porch adorned with vibrant potted flowers and a wooden double door.
  • Chandelier

    A spacious restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with elegant chandeliers.
  • Exterior

    A welcoming porch with vibrant potted flowers adorning the entrance.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A charming front porch with bright rocking chairs and colorful flowers.
  • Tree

    A suburban house with a tree in the driveway on a sunny day.

3595 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, TN 37067

To contact a resident: (615) 791-4430

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 27 reviews
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Southern Care Costs & Pricing

Southern Care offers competitive pricing for its services, particularly when compared to both Williamson County and the broader state of Tennessee. The monthly cost for a semi-private room at Southern Care is $2,500, significantly lower than the county average of $4,125 and below the state average of $3,162. For those seeking a studio apartment, Southern Care's rate of $2,800 remains more affordable than Williamson County's $3,740 and slightly higher than Tennessee's average of $3,485. Lastly, the 1-bedroom option at Southern Care is priced at $3,900; while this is higher than the state average of $3,592, it still proves to be competitive against Williamson County's cost of $4,261. Overall, Southern Care presents an appealing choice for individuals seeking quality care without overstretching their budgets.

Floor plansSouthern CareWilliamson CountyTennessee
Semi-Private$2,500$4,125$3,162
Studio$2,800$3,740$3,485
1 Bedroom$3,900$4,261$3,592

Overall Review of Southern Care

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind and responsive.

Multiple reviewers say the staff is friendly, attentive, and easy to talk to, including nurses and nursing techs who communicate changes and follow through on requests. Several families also describe feeling comfortable that their loved one is safe and cared for, and one review emphasizes caregivers who call family when medications or condition change. A few negative reviews do not blame individual caregivers, focusing instead on staffing coverage and care adequacy overall.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Care help ranges widely

Reviewers describe a mix of strong help and serious gaps.

Some families report their loved ones receive the assistance they need with medications, bathing, dressing, toileting, and daily comfort, with nurses being available when care is needed. Others describe falling short for residents who need more intensive support, including reports of inadequate supervision, difficulty getting medical staff, and concerns that care was not adequate for memory-care needs. A separate review describes staffing and responsiveness issues that affected day-to-day needs, while another points to hospice teams as being helpful during end-of-life care.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Memory care feels mixed

Some reviewers worry dementia and regular residents aren’t separated enough.

At least two reviewers raise concerns about how dementia-care residents are handled alongside other older residents. One review specifically says mixing memory-care residents with regular elderly care created problems and would be better with separate units. Another review describes a situation that they associated with the community being set up like assisted living while serving mostly memory-care needs.

common 9 reviews mention this

Food is often praised

Food is frequently described as good, home-style, or solid.

Several reviewers say the meals are good and sometimes home cooked, and more than one family mentions being able to get an alternative if a resident doesn’t like what’s served. Other feedback is mixed, but even a negative review that criticizes many aspects still calls out the food as good. Dining also aligns with the community’s offerings for meals and special dietary needs described by residents and families.

  • A cozy restaurant table with a floral centerpiece and drinking glasses.
  • A spacious restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with elegant chandeliers.
  • A cozy restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs, prepared for dining.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep concerns

A couple of reviews call out cleanliness and housekeeping problems.

Some families praise the facility as clean, but at least one reviewer describes persistently dirty areas at the entrance and slow response times when help is needed. Another review reports problems with room upkeep and missing personal items like clothes and glasses. Together, these comments suggest cleanliness and maintenance can be inconsistent depending on the situation and timing.

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Affordability stands out

Families repeatedly describe the community as cost-effective.

Multiple reviewers specifically mention it as cheaper or more affordable than other places they toured, including comments that it offered a reasonable monthly rate for the level of help provided. At least one review frames affordability as a key reason the family considered the community in the first place. The pricing range provided also positions the community as meaningfully below county and state comparisons across unit types.

common 2 reviews mention this

Local doctors are called in

Families describe getting medical support, sometimes with delays.

One reviewer says care includes getting a doctor or nurse practitioner if needed, and another mentions medical support as part of the overall care experience. A different review counters this by saying it was hard to reach the medical personnel when needed. Nearby physician options listed around the community provide additional context for how medical appointments may be arranged.

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Nashville International (17 miles away) Nashville International (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Franklin, Tennessee offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors. With several reputable physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals in close proximity, residents have easy access to quality healthcare. Additionally, there are numerous dining options ranging from casual fast food joints like Sonic Drive-In and Chick-Fil-A to more upscale choices like Shake Shack. For those looking for spiritual fulfillment, there are multiple places of worship nearby such as Church of the City and St Philip Catholic Church. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, parks like Pinkerton Park and Crocket Park provide opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Overall, this area provides a convenient and comfortable environment for seniors looking to settle down in Franklin.

Restaurants

  • Nacho's Mexican Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Waffle House (0.8 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2.4 miles)
  • Culver's (2.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Donelson Family Practice At Franklin (0.8 miles)
  • Tennessee Maternal Fetal Medicine (0.9 miles)
  • Center For Pelvic Health (0.9 miles)
  • Williamson Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Bone And Joint Institute (1 miles)
  • Tennessee Oncology (1 miles)
  • Sanctuary Functional Medicine (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Franklin Family Pharmacy CBD Products (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the City (1.5 miles)
  • St Philip Catholic Church (2.8 miles)
  • Fellowship Bible Church - Brentwood Campus (6.4 miles)
  • Brentwood United Methodist Church (8.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Frothy Monkey (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (9 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (10 miles)

Parks

  • Pinkerton Park (2.4 miles)
  • Crocket Park (6.3 miles)
  • Owl Creek Park (8.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Vanderbilt University (5.8 miles)

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