Assisted Living in Auburn,WA

Assisted Living Costs in Auburn

According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, the average monthly price for assisted living in Auburn ($5,750) is significantly higher than both the state ($5,135) and national ($4,000) averages. Costs are the same as nearby Bremerton ($5,750), while assisted living costs less in areas to the south, such as Olympia ($4,250) and Longview ($5,000). Prices are also lower in areas north of Auburn, such as Mount Vernon ($5,125) and Bellingham ($4,250).

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Auburn, so data for the closest city, Seattle, was used. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Auburn

Senior care prices are largely based on the level of care provided and the number of direct service hours. Auburn nursing home care that includes around-the-clock skilled nursing is the most expensive option, while weekday adult day health services provided in a group setting are the least expensive. 

All types of senior care are notably higher in Auburn due to the area’s high cost of living. A county ordinance that mandates employers pay a living minimum wage also impacts senior care rates. Assisted living costs include room and board, yet they’re about $450 lower than 44 hours of weekly in-home care services.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living Resources in Auburn

Recreation and Support Services for Seniors

The city of Auburn operates the Auburn Senior Activity Center, a multipurpose center for adults age 50 and older. The center is open Monday through Thursday until 9 p.m. and Fridays until 5 p.m. Here seniors can join a wide range of exercise classes such as gentle yoga, Tai Chi and the Silver Sneakers walking group. There are daily card games, weekly movies and escorted trips to local restaurants and attractions, including outings suitable for seniors who use a mobility device. 

The center also hosts a bimonthly food pantry for seniors and their pets. There’s a daily low-cost lunch program, weekly massage clinics, and regular foot care and blood pressure monitoring services. Low-cost legal assistance and help with health insurance information are also available. 

Auburn Senior Activity Center
808 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-3016

Veterans Clinics and Services

Veterans and eligible survivors can access VA outpatient services at the Federal Way CBOC, an affiliate of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Assistance with VA benefit applications, service records and claims appeals is available for King County residents through the King County Veterans Program. Pierce County veterans can contact the Tacoma Vet Center. 

Federal Way CBOC
34617 11th Place South, Suite 301, Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 336-4142

King County Veterans Services – Seattle Office
2106 2nd Avenue, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 477-8282

Pierce County – Tacoma Vet Center
4916 Center Street, Suite E, Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 565-7083