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The Franklin is a Cogir Residences independent-living retirement community in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, offering renovated suites, amenities and a vibrant social calendar for active seniors.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

The Franklin is a retirement residence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, operated under the Cogir Residences banner as part of its Venvi collection. Located at 220 24 St E, the community sits near the heart of Saskatoon, within easy reach of City Hall, the new Central Library, a hospital and the South Saskatchewan River. It is positioned as an independent-living retirement community for active and social seniors who want to maintain a vibrant lifestyle in a safe, supportive environment. The residence offers bright, spacious suites that have recently been renovated with premium finishes, and a range of living options including Independent Living, Short Term Stay and Respite Stay. Residents have access to a robust daily activity calendar and a long list of on-site amenities: à la carte meals, a convenience store, hair salon, housekeeping, laundry services, outdoor parking, pet-friendly policies, a shuttle/bus, and a tuck shop. Common areas include a bistro, exercise room, fireside lounge, terrace, billiards room, communal garden, computer with internet access, craft kitchen, game room, library, patio, recreation room and shuffleboard. The Franklin is part of Cogir Residences, a Canadian operator of private retirement residences with more than 25 years of experience serving retirees. Cogir manages private retirement residences across all Canadian provinces, including brands such as Jazz, Bloom and Regency. The company emphasizes a human-centred management approach built on trust, heart, collaboration and creativity, and provides services such as dining, social and recreational programming, safety and security, adapted healthcare and assistance, and a Multi-Service Centre offering professional services directly at the residence. As a Cogir community, The Franklin benefits from the operator's expertise in food services, health care, recreation and leisure, and human resources. The residence is designed to make daily life easier, with staff on site at all times, secured access, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and emergency response systems. The Franklin represents Cogir's presence in the Saskatoon senior-living market, combining urban convenience with a community-focused retirement lifestyle.

History

The Franklin is a retirement residence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, operated by Cogir Residences under its Venvi collection. Cogir Residences has been dedicated to the happiness of retirees for over 25 years, managing private retirement residences in all Canadian provinces, including brands such as Jazz, Bloom and Regency. The Franklin forms part of this network, bringing Cogir's senior-living model to Saskatoon. The residence is located at 220 24 St E, near the heart of Saskatoon, with amenities such as City Hall, the new Central Library, a hospital and the South Saskatchewan River close by. It offers independent living, short term stays and respite stays, and has recently undergone renovations to its suites, introducing premium finishes. The community provides a robust daily activity calendar and a wide range of on-site services and common areas designed to support an active and social retirement lifestyle. As part of Cogir, The Franklin benefits from the operator's expertise in food services, health care, recreation and leisure, and human resources. Cogir's management approach is human-centred, built on four pillars: trust, heart, collaboration and creativity. The company emphasizes safety, with staff on site at all times, secured access, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and emergency response systems. The Franklin also participates in Cogir's Multi-Service Centre concept, which brings professional services such as in-home support, hairdressing, optometry and hearing care directly to the residence.

  • Cogir Residences has been serving retirees for over 25 years.

  • The Franklin is listed as a Venvi community on the Cogir Residences website.

  • The Franklin suites are newly renovated with premium finishes.

Products and positioning

Independent retirement living for active and social seniors in Saskatoon, operated by Cogir Residences with a human-centred approach.

  • Independent Living

    Independent living suites for active seniors.

  • Short Term Stay

    Short-term accommodation option.

  • Respite Stay

    Respite care stay option.

  • À la carte meals

    Dining service with à la carte menus.

  • Multi-Service Centre

    On-site professional services such as hairdressing, optometry and hearing care.

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