Brookdale Auburn has 12 state citations and 10 verified complaints since 2021 across 34 inspections. The most serious violation involved a male staff member substantiated to have inappropriately touched female residents during incontinence checks in August 2022, resulting in a serious state citation. Other verified findings include administering the wrong resident's medication to a different resident in November 2022, using temporary agency staff to administer medications without documented training verification in April 2022, failing to maintain a prescribed medication in stock for a resident over multiple days in May 2023, failing to file a required incident report with state regulators, imposing late fees contrary to the terms of resident admission agreements, and failing to disclose a care plan rate increase to a resident's power of attorney in 2021. The facility's most recent investigation in November 2025 examined allegations of inadequate supervision during personal care and unmet incontinence needs, both of which were found unfounded.
Brookdale Auburn is a 110-bed assisted living community in Auburn, a Gold Country foothill town in Placer County northeast of Sacramento. Part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain, it brings national-scale resources to a smaller, historic town known for outdoor recreation and a charming Old Town district.
Families should weigh the appealing foothill setting against the community's inspection history.
Memory care on-site
Auburn location offers both assisted living and memory care. If care needs escalate, residents can transition without relocating to a different community.
Pet-friendly apartments confirmed
The Auburn community specifically notes pet-friendly apartments with natural light and multiple floor plan options — listed on the facility's own page.
Facility-verified pricing
Starting around $5,750/month with pricing confirmed by the facility rather than estimated — uncommon transparency for a large chain operator.
Safety score below threshold
FYI Safety Score of 6.8 falls below the 7.0 mark. Ask specifically about the nature and resolution of recent inspection findings before committing.
110-bed scale
At 110 beds, this is a large community. Ask how staff assignments and care plans work day-to-day — the experience differs materially from smaller residential settings.
National chain operation
Brookdale is a large national operator with centralized systems. Ask about staff tenure at the Auburn location specifically and how much autonomy local management holds.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
11550 Education St, Auburn, CA 95602
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