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Wondering About The Cost of Senior Living? Use Our Budget Calculator To Find Out.

March 31, 2021 — Our Budget Calculator can assist you with understanding the costs of living in your current situation to those of senior living…including independent living, assisted living and memory care. When you factor in all the services that are provided in your monthly rent at Franke Tobey Jones such as food, housekeeping, transportation and more, moving to... Read More

What’s the Difference Between a Companion and a Caregiver?

March 31, 2021 — Although people often use the terms interchangeably, there is a difference between a senior companion and a caregiver in terms of both responsibilities and training. What is a Companion? A companion has less or no training than a personal aide/caregiver and is best for people who need “non-medical” help with some or many aspects of... Read More

One Family’s Transition Story

March 5, 2021 — Is senior living in your loved one’s future? Many times it affects the entire family. Every day we talk with people who are making the transition from their own home to senior living Meet Jennifer and Todd Peterson. Theirs is a wonderful story! Watch a video of one family’s transition to FTJ. If you recognize... Read More

Clean and Safe at FTJ

March 5, 2021 — This past year has been challenging for everyone living inside or outside a retirement community. We are proud to say that Franke Tobey Jones has gone above and beyond on a daily basis to help residents stay safe and healthy during the Pandemic. Listen to FTJ residents express their feelings regarding the FTJ Clean and... Read More

Featured Apartment of the Month – Bristol View #14

March 5, 2021 — Sophisticated Independent Living Watch Bristol View #14 Video Bristol View Interior Common Spaces Only two apartments remain in this gorgeous new building! Apartment #14 is a beautiful, spacious 1,473 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, fireplace and campus view. The monthly rent of $5,190 ($195K buy-in) also... Read More

New Hospice Suite Helps Resident and Family Members Share Time Together

March 5, 2021 — Watch the Hospice Suite Video: https://youtu.be/PAHnS8edP6c With a generous FTJ resident donation, the beautiful Bruda Family Suite in our Care Center has been furnished for any resident or community member in need of end-of-life Hospice care. This two-room living area includes new sleeping recliners, a coffee maker, games, cards and other cozy amenities that provide... Read More