21 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for California. Safety records here are among the best in the state.
These scores are part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, California's independent safety rating for assisted living. See how Auburn compares statewide.
110 beds · $5,750/mo
Best safety record in Auburn. Large community with more amenities.
124 beds · $7,165/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
65 beds · $5,000/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
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Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Auburn has 21 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (12) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,617/mo. That's right around the statewide average of $5,291/mo. Prices range from $4,500 up to $7,165 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 16 of 21 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Auburn is 8.8 out of 10. That puts Auburn in the top third of California, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. 4 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 21 licensed assisted living facilities in Auburn with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,617/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 21 facilities in Auburn with a FYI Safety Score, 17 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 21 facilities with an inspection record, 76% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Brookdale Auburn currently has the highest safety score in Auburn at 9.1 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Sierra Ridge Senior Living starts at $5,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.1. Across all 21 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,500 to $7,165/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Auburn currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 4 facilities in Auburn offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Oakwood Village, Inc. and Sierra Ridge Senior Living. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
Every licensed facility we track in Auburn, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.