Franklin UM Community Earns Eagle

The United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries (UMA), a national network of health and welfare-related organizations announced that Franklin United Methodist Community, Franklin, Indiana, has successfully attained EAGLE Accreditation.

The Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence (EAGLE) accreditation is a quality enhancement program offered to faith-based organizations providing care to older adults, children, youth and families, community services ministries and hospitals and health systems. The intensive self-assessment and peer review process encourages and recognizes excellence in Christian mission and ministry. EAGLE accredited facilities are reviewed stringently based on business practices, social principles as well as their Christian mission. Relationships with the local community and The United Methodist Church are considered as well.

Franklin United Methodist Community was recognized for their accomplishment at UMA's National Convention.

UMA is a national, non-profit network of approximately 400 health and human service organizations. UMA provides its members with education, accreditation, networking, communication and business services while keeping with the rich, historical, Wesleyan traditions and practices of the United Methodist denomination.

Franklin United Methodist Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Franklin since 1957, serving more than 600 residents with housing options that include independent homes, residential and assisted living apartments, a health care center, and special accommodations for dementia care and Alzheimer's disease. Short-term rehabilitation services are also available.