Astral at Auburn

Name: Astral at Auburn
Address: 1675 W 7th St, Auburn, IN, 46706
Telephone: (260) 908-8300
Rating: 4.3

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1675 W 7th St, Auburn, IN 46706

To contact a resident: (260) 908-8300

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

4.3 from 48 reviews

5 stars

33

4 stars

7

3 stars

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2 stars

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1 stars

6

Astral at Auburn Costs & Pricing

Astral at Auburn offers competitive pricing for its various room types when compared to both DeKalb County and the broader Indiana state averages. Specifically, the cost of a one-bedroom unit at Astral is $2,599, which positions it as a more economical choice than the county average of $2,957 and significantly lower than the state average of $3,300. For those seeking two-bedroom accommodations, Astral's rate of $3,019 is also favorable compared to DeKalb County's $3,295 and closely aligns with the state figure of $3,208. Additionally, while Astral's studio price stands at $3,219 - slightly higher than DeKalb County's $2,935 but still within reach of Indiana's average - its semi-private option is priced uniformly at $4,999 in both Astral and DeKalb County. Overall, Astral at Auburn presents an attractive range of options that cater to various budget needs without compromising on quality or comfort.

Floor plans	Astral at Auburn	DeKalb County	Indiana
1 Bedroom	$2,599	$2,957	$3,300
2 Bedrooms	$3,019	$3,295	$3,208
Studio	$3,219	$2,935	$3,258
Semi-Private	$4,999	$4,999	$3,739

Overall Review of Astral at Auburn

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Dining gets steady praise

Meals and dining service are a frequent positive in resident and family reviews.

Multiple reviewers describe meals as balanced, well-prepared, and enjoyable, with some calling out great taste and a clean, bright dining room. A few families also mention included meals in the monthly rent and that dining staff help with ordering and delivering food to tables. In memory care, there are also notes that food quality felt different than in other care settings, with one person saying adjustments helped.

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Activities keep residents involved

Residents and families describe an active schedule with entertainment, groups, and outings.

Several reviews highlight a wide activity mix, including music, bingo, crafts, church services, and other mental stimulation. Families also mention regular events like happy hour and scheduled programs, and one person specifically says the activity options helped keep their loved one engaged. Memory care reviews are more mixed, with at least one family saying there was very little entertainment for that setting and another person calling out that there were pretty much no activities.

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Value stands out in pricing

Reviewers sometimes frame the cost as a strong value for the care they received.

Some families directly comment on affordability and value, including one review that says the community is a huge value for cost and another that calls it the best value for what they could afford. The listing is also priced below county and state benchmarks across unit types shown in the pricing summary.

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Memory care gets serious complaints

Some memory care reviews report breakdowns in safety, hygiene, and consistent attention.

A group of reviewers raise strong concerns specifically tied to memory care, describing issues around staffing oversight and sanitation, along with residents being left in poor conditions and receiving inadequate support. Others describe feeling that security was handled well, but still say attention and activity opportunities were lacking for their loved one, with one person describing a decline during the stay. In addition, at least one family says food quality in memory care did not match what they saw in assisted living, even after they discussed diet adjustments.

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Clean facility is a common theme

Many reviewers describe the building and rooms as clean and well maintained.

Multiple families and visitors comment on cleanliness, describing the community as clean, well-kept, and maintained. A few reviews also connect cleanliness to how quickly messes are handled and to an overall sense that the environment is cared for. Memory care reviews are an important counterpoint, with some describing sanitation problems in that unit.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Pets

Cats allowed
Dogs allowed

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services on-site
Full kitchen
Garden view
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Respite or short term stays offered
Swimming pool / hot tub
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management

Dining

Anytime dining
Gluten-free
Guest meals
International cuisine
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Organic
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dining programs

Activities

Art classes
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Happy hour
Karaoke
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Other religious services
Visiting chaplain or priest
Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Auburn, Indiana offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. With numerous dining options including Culver's, McDonald's, and Paradise Buffet, as well as cafes such as Five Lakes Coffee and Cranberry Cottage Cafe & Tea Room, residents have plenty of choices for delicious meals. Nearby pharmacies like CVS and DeKalb Health PharmaCare ensure easy access to medications and healthcare needs. The area also features several parks for enjoying outdoor activities, places of worship for spiritual fulfillment, physicians offices for medical care, a hospital at DeKalb Health, transportation options including Amtrak-Wti and Century Aviation, as well as entertainment venues like the Auburn Garrett Drive In and Strand Theatre. Overall, this part of Auburn provides a well-rounded community with all the essential resources for senior living.

Restaurants

Culver's (0.1 miles)
McDonald's (0.1 miles)
Burger King (0.2 miles)
KFC (0.2 miles)
Paradise Buffet (0.3 miles)
Richards Restaurant (0.4 miles)
Cebolla's Mexican Grille Auburn (0.6 miles)

Cafes

Five Lakes Coffee (0.1 miles)
Cranberry Cottage Cafe & Tea Room (1.1 miles)
Busy Brush Cafe (1.1 miles)
H Souder & Sons Genera (12.3 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
DeKalb Health PharmaCare (2.1 miles)
Auburn Home Medical (2.2 miles)
Fischer Pharmacare Avilla (7.8 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (9.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10.9 miles)
CVS Speciality (11 miles)

Parks

Memorial Park (0.9 miles)
Auburn Dog Park (1.4 miles)
National History Musuem Sport Complex (2.4 miles)
Ocker Park (3.4 miles)
Jordan Wetland Park (3.9 miles)
Kendallville Park & Recreation (10 miles)
Riverside Gardens Park (10.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Cornerstone World Outreach (1.3 miles)
Auburn Baptist (2.2 miles)
First Church of Christ (3.1 miles)
United Methodist Church of Waterloo (5.3 miles)
Church of the Nazarene (5.4 miles)
Norris Chapel United Methodist Church (5.9 miles)
Ark of Avilla Assembly of God (8.3 miles)

Physicians

Auburn Ob Gyn (2.1 miles)
Parkview Physicians Group - Sleep Medicine (2.2 miles)
Parkview Physicians Group - Podiatry (2.2 miles)
Allergy & Asthma Center (2.2 miles)
Community Open Mri Of Auburn (2.5 miles)
Dekalb Medical Services-Garrett (3.2 miles)
Parkview Physicians Group - Family Medicine (7.6 miles)

Hospitals

DeKalb Health (2.2 miles)
Auburn Birthing Center (2.6 miles)
Orthopaedics Northeast (12.3 miles)
Parkview Heart Institute (12.4 miles)

Transportation

Csx Garrett Yard (3.1 miles)
Century Aviation (4 miles)
Amtrak-Wti (5.3 miles)
Train Tracks SR 1 & County Line (9.9 miles)

Theaters

Auburn Garrett Drive In (3.4 miles)
Strand Theatre (11 miles)

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