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Life Care Center of Auburn

Life Care Center of Auburn is a nursing home community in Auburn, MA.

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Life Care Center of Auburn

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  • Interior

    A welcoming lobby area with comfortable seating and a reception desk.

  • Decor

    An elegant dining room with a large wooden table set for a meal, featuring a chandelier and china cabinet.

  • Building

    A building with a prominent entrance, surrounded by landscaping and a flagpole, under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    A comfortable hospital patient room featuring a bed, chair, and window with natural light.

  • Trees

    A welcoming entrance to a building surrounded by greenery under a cloudy sky.

  • Dining

    An elegant dining room ready for a formal gathering, featuring a beautifully set table and classic decor.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden with blooming flowers and a well-maintained lawn beside a brick building.

  • Garden

    A charming gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers.

  • Seating Area

    A welcoming lobby space with blue seating and a reception area.

  • Library

    An elderly person enjoying a quiet moment with a book in a cozy reading nook.

  • Grass

    Welcome sign at the Life Care Center in Auburn, surrounded by landscaping.

  • Rehabilitation

    A healthcare worker assists an elderly man with exercises during a physical therapy session.

14 Masonic Cir, Auburn, MA 01501

To contact a resident: (508) 832-4800

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

4.8 from 122 reviews
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Overall Review of Life Care Center of Auburn

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness

Staff kindness and responsiveness come up repeatedly in resident and family feedback.

Many reviewers describe staff members as friendly, pleasant, and accommodating, with caregivers who take time to listen and check on concerns. Several also say the care team makes patients feel safe and supported day to day, including during rehab stays and longer care. A few critical reviews mention lapses with care being ignored or delayed, which contrasts with the overall pattern of attentive service described by most families.

common 26 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and facility upkeep

Residents and visitors frequently praise the facility’s cleanliness and appearance.

A large share of reviews point to a clean, well-kept environment, often mentioning rooms, bathrooms, and the building overall. Some reviewers specifically note no odors and a facility that looks maintained. In the negative reviews, cleanliness is called out as a serious problem, including issues described with odors and the condition of the space.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviewers point to activities that help residents socialize and pass the day.

Several families describe residents participating in scheduled activities and community events, including bingo and dayroom time. Others say the environment feels happier because residents are more social and out of bed. The community also offers planned day trips and resident-run and scheduled activities, matching the way reviewers talk about staying involved.

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent bright spot

Meal service and menu variety are repeatedly mentioned in positive reviews.

Multiple reviewers mention the food positively, including appreciating menu choices and describing meals as something their loved ones enjoy. A review also ties the dining experience to staff involvement around meal distribution. At the same time, at least one reviewer says the food was disappointing and uninteresting, so dining reviews aren’t unanimous.

  • An elegant dining room with a large wooden table set for a meal, featuring a chandelier and china cabinet.
  • An elegant dining room ready for a formal gathering, featuring a beautifully set table and classic decor.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Concerns with medication and hygiene

Some reviews raise serious concerns about medication timing and daily care follow-through.

A small number of reviewers describe problems such as delays with pain medication and missed medication administration. Others mention hygiene and comfort issues, including delayed help after meals and strong urine odor concerns. These reports stand out because many other reviews describe staff as highly attentive and responsive.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 154 resident community capacity 154 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Worcester Regional (6 miles away) Worcester Regional (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.2 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.2 miles)
  • Burger King (0.2 miles)
  • Colony Farms Seafood (0.5 miles)
  • Jasmine Asian Cuisine (0.6 miles)
  • Friendly's (0.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Health Mart Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Orachrom (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kindred Hospital Parkview Central Massachusetts (2 miles)
  • St Vincent Hospital (6.9 miles)
  • Saint Vincent Hospital (6.9 miles)
  • Hubbard Regional Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation (7.2 miles)
  • Nahtm (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)
  • NU Cafe (6 miles)
  • Fuel America (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • In House Coffee (7.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Auburn Vision Associates (2.3 miles)
  • Child Health Associates of Auburn (2.9 miles)
  • Auburn Dermatology (3.2 miles)
  • Lakeview Medical (3.9 miles)
  • Family Health Center of Worcester (5.7 miles)
  • Fallon May Street (5.7 miles)
  • Worcester County Orthopedics (5.7 miles)

Parks

  • Hadwen Park (4 miles)
  • Buffumville State Park (4.6 miles)
  • Beaver Brook Park (5.9 miles)
  • Elm Park (6.7 miles)
  • Howe State Park (7 miles)

Transportation

  • Webster Square Station (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema de Lux (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Andrew the Apostle Mission (5.2 miles)
  • Charlton Federated Church (6.1 miles)
  • St Spyridon Cathedral Special Events Committee (6.5 miles)

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