Franklin Senior
Apartments

The Franklin Foundation Hospital, constructed between 1951 and 1953, sits on 7.5 tree shaded acres less than half a mile north of Bayou Teche. The campus, ringed with live oaks and mature crepe myrtles, has been vacant since 2008.

The building is substantially intact from its period of significance, 1951 to 1967, with solid wood doors, tile wainscoting, wood cabinetry, and metal casings. As an important example of a mid century Hill-Burton hospital, it is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Our work will create a vibrant 63 unit mixed use facility for senior living that is much needed in the city of Franklin: 54 one bedroom and 9 two bedroom apartments that raise the quality of life for the whole community.

The project is built to Fortified Commercial guidelines, a construction standard that reduces storm damage and helps buildings reopen quickly after severe weather. It also incorporates Enterprise Green Communities standards for healthy, efficient, environmentally responsible homes.