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Brookdale Auburn

Brookdale Auburn is an assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, CA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy library room with bookshelves, a window, and seating area for reading.
  • Decor

    A well-decorated bedroom with large windows, a bed, and elegant furnishings.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, television, and bookshelves, featuring comfortable seating and natural light from the window.
  • Building

    A suburban residential building with a distinct architectural style.
  • Bedroom

    A well-decorated bedroom with a large window, colorful bedding, and stylish furnishings.
  • Windows

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets and a table set for two.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining area with chandeliers and a grand piano.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets, featuring a dining table set for two.
  • Lighting

    A modern beauty salon with sleek interior design, featuring stylish chairs and large mirrors.
  • Garden

    A sunny outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas under a pergola.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and bookshelves.
  • Patio

    A sunny outdoor patio area featuring tables, chairs, and umbrellas shaded by a pergola.
  • Chandelier

    An elegant dining area featuring chandeliers and a grand piano, with tables set for dining.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library reading room with bookshelves, a table, and chairs by a large window.

11550 Education Street, Auburn, CA 95602

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Brookdale Auburn Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale Auburn, the monthly costs for senior living accommodations reflect not only the community's amenities and services but also its positioning within the broader market of Placer County and California. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,130, which is notably higher than both the county average of $3,489 and the state average of $3,333. Studio apartments are priced at $4,870, surpassing local ($4,311) and state ($4,145) benchmarks. The one-bedroom option at Brookdale Auburn stands significantly above its counterparts in the county and state at $6,080 compared to Placer's $4,777 and California's $4,340. Lastly, for those desiring more space or accommodating family visits, a two-bedroom suite is offered at $7,640 - again exceeding both local ($5,700) and statewide ($5,270) figures. These costs reflect Brookdale Auburn's commitment to providing a high-quality living environment tailored to meet diverse needs while maintaining competitive rates relative to regional standards.

Floor plansBrookdale AuburnPlacer CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,130$3,489$3,333
Studio$4,870$4,311$4,145
1 Bedroom$6,080$4,777$4,340
2 Bedrooms$7,640$5,700$5,270

Overall Review of Brookdale Auburn

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Care helps with dementia needs

Residents and families describe staff stepping in as dementia progresses.

Several reviews mention dementia-related changes where families felt staff responded promptly and continued providing care with kindness. A reviewer also described using the hospice team in the same period and feeling supported, while another specifically flagged concerns about oversight for stage 2 dementia. Another family toured the memory care area and described residents spending time together with music, suggesting the space is used for programming as well.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Many residents report positive dining experiences and variety.

Dining comes up repeatedly, including comments that food looked good, tasted good, and offered enough options for different preferences. Some reviews mention daily specials or the idea of a menu with choices, while others criticize portion sizes or meal consistency. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service in its listed services, which aligns with the way residents describe the dining room experience.

  • An elegant dining area featuring chandeliers and a grand piano, with tables set for dining.
  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets, featuring a dining table set for two.
  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets and a table set for two.
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Activities add social structure

Families mention frequent activities that keep residents engaged.

Reviewers describe residents enjoying activities and outings, with some highlighting a steady schedule and time spent together. Tours also mention on-site programs like crafts and entertainment, and at least one review notes live music or special events. At the same time, a few reviews raise concerns about value and whether activity support matched expectations for their loved one.

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Staff care is often responsive

Many reviews praise caregivers for being kind and attentive to needs.

A recurring theme is positive staff engagement, including descriptions of caregivers knowing residents and families, adjusting care, and being available with questions or concerns. Some reviews also call out administrative or staffing responsiveness as a reason they felt confident after moving in. There are also contrasting reviews that report communication breakdowns, understaffing, or safety concerns, so experiences can vary widely.

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Communication and staffing concerns recur

Some families report communication issues and inconsistent support.

Several reviews describe problems with communication, including difficulty getting answers, lack of follow-through, and needing families to stay on top of medication-related details. Other reviews mention staffing shortages or high turnover that affected oversight and safety, including concerns about being left without help. There are also mentions of billing difficulties and unexpected charges, which adds to the stress families describe during their experience.

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Pricing is often described as high

Multiple reviews call out pricing as a budget challenge.

Families sometimes state the monthly price is too high, including references to going over budget and extra charges. Reviews also describe value concerns related to care levels and consistency. In the pricing comparison, listed ranges are above or near county and state benchmarks depending on unit type.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Auburn, California, offers a convenient and bustling neighborhood with various essential amenities in close proximity. The area boasts multiple hospitals and medical facilities, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are several pharmacies nearby for medication needs. For dining options, there is a range of restaurants offering diverse cuisines within a short distance. Parks and outdoor recreational areas, such as Auburn Regional Park and Ashley Memorial Dog Park, provide opportunities for leisurely walks and enjoying nature. The presence of theaters and cafes adds to the cultural and social aspects of the community. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a vibrant and active lifestyle.

Hospitals

  • Siena Care Center (0.1 miles)

Physicians

  • UC Davis Medical Group (0.2 miles)
  • Sierra Orthopedics & Sports (0.3 miles)
  • Auburn Bone and Joint Orthopaedic Clinic (0.3 miles)
  • Auburn Family Optometry (0.3 miles)
  • Guadalupe MD Avila-Kirwan Internal Medicine Uc Dav (0.4 miles)
  • DaVita Auburn Dialysis (0.4 miles)
  • Next Level Dental (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Gold Country Compoundi (0.5 miles)
  • Bel Air Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (3.2 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Sierra Compounding Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • El Charro Market (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Tree (1 miles)
  • Knee Deep Brewing Company Tap Room (1.6 miles)
  • Pho King Good (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Auburn Regional Park (0.6 miles)
  • Ashley Memorial Dog Park (2.8 miles)
  • Auburn State Recreation Area (3.9 miles)
  • Boulder Ridge Park (9.9 miles)
  • McBean Memorial Park (10.3 miles)
  • Breen Park (11.8 miles)
  • Johnson-Springview Park (13 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Auburn - California (2.5 miles)
  • SMG Rocklin (11.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • The Pour Choice (3.7 miles)
  • North Fork Chai (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)

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