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As a King County suburb of Washington’s largest metro area, Auburn provides a combination of small city ambiance and world-class urban amenities. With Seattle less than 30 minutes away, Auburn residents can easily access state-of-the-art medical care, entertainment and shopping. However, Auburn has a lot to offer in its own right, and active, nature-loving seniors can find everything they need here. The city has many public parks that offer multipurpose trails, wildlife viewing towers, picnic areas and public access to fishing. Auburn also has a top-rated municipal golf course.
Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up approximately 11.1% of Auburn’s population of slightly less than 82,000 people. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Auburn is $5,000, although prices may vary throughout the city depending on location, amenities and services.
Note: Data for Auburn was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bremerton, was used instead.
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At an average of $5,000 per month, assisted living in Auburn costs significantly less than the statewide average of $5,750. However, Auburn residents pay an average of $700 more than the national median of $4,300. Costs are substantially lower in neighboring Idaho at $3,675, while the average costs in Oregon, California, and Nevada are also lower than those in Washington.
Prices in Washington vary depending on location. The least expensive assisted living rate of $3,800 is found on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountain Range in Walla Walla, while the average cost near the Canadian border in Bellingham is $4,738. Prices soar to $6,750 in the Seattle metro area, while seniors in the southern end of the state in Longview pay $5,100. Near the Idaho border in Spokane, prices average $5,084.
There are two programs available through Washington’s Medicaid program for seniors in assisted living environments. Those who don’t require a nursing home level of care may be able to receive assistance through the Personal Care Program. The Community First Choice Option is designed for seniors who need skilled nursing care. Both programs require recipients to pay for room and board.
| Contact | Description | |
| Seattle/King County Area Agency on Aging | (206) 684-0660 | Seattle/King County Area Agency on Aging serves as the frontline resource for seniors, their families and caregivers. Available direct services include fall prevention workshops, senior nutrition programs, advocacy through the long-term care ombudsman, legal support and case management. |
| Auburn Senior Activity Center | (253) 931-3016 | The Auburn Senior Activity Center offers social activities, classes, trips and support services. Activities include card games, bingo, dominos and movies. Members can join others for a walk, play a game of volleyball, enjoy a round of golf or take a class in subjects such as watercolor painting, foreign languages, driver safety and various arts and crafts. Hot lunches are served five days a week, and the center organizes trips to local restaurants for dinner as well as maintains a pet food bank for seniors having difficulties meeting the food costs for their furry friends. |
| Hyde Shuttles | (206) 727-6262 | Those aged 55 and over can access no-cost, door-to-door transportation from Hyde Shuttles. Destinations include senior centers in the King County area, grocery stores and medical offices. Rides are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and must be requested in advance to ensure availability. |
| United Way of King County | (206) 461-3700 | Seniors seeking ways to give back to their community can put their education and skills to good use by volunteering at local agencies and organizations. The United Way of King County acts as a clearinghouse for a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Examples include doing intake and shelving food at food banks, helping with literacy programs in local schools and participating in habitat restoration work parties in parks and wilderness areas. |
| American Legion Auburn Post 78 | (253) 939-5789 | The local chapter of the American Legion offers veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their family members opportunities to socialize with other military families. They can also access assistance with filling out forms and other aspects of applying for service-based benefits and emergency financial assistance. Members can also participate in community-betterment projects. |
Washington’s Aging and Long-Term Support Administration regulates assisted living facilities throughout the state. Facilities must comply with all state and federal regulations relevant to their operations. Please see our Assisted Living in Washington page for more information.