We found 39 assisted living facilities near Auburn, MA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Auburn assisted living providers listed below.
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Emeritus at Eddy Pond CampusAuburn, MA 01501"My mother has been a resident of "The Woods" for about ten years, and overall it is not a bad pla..." more -
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Tatnuck Park at WorcesterWorcester, MA 01602"Tatnuck Park is an awesome facility. And for the sake the money you pay, it should be. The staff ..." more -
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Dodge Park Rest HomeWorcester, MA 01606"Dodge Park is near my parent’s house. They were able to present very well. They’re very accommoda..." more -
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Shrewsbury CrossingsShrewsbury, MA 01545"We found Shrewsbury for my in laws. It's around 7 to 12 miles from our house so it's an easy comm..." more -
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Atria Draper PlaceHopedale, MA 01747"Everything looked lovely, clean, neat and tidy at the Atria. The rooms were smaller though and no..." more -
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Emeritus at Farm PondFramingham, MA 01702"I loved Emeritus. The rooms were spacious and they had a living room with a separate bedroom. I r..." more -
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CaringScore for Auburn, MA
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Auburn was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Auburn.
A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5, Auburn is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Auburn. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Auburn, MA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Auburn, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Auburn is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.4, Auburn rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 245.5 physicians per capita, Auburn scores 11.3 percent better than the national average. Auburn scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 16.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Auburn is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Auburn is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Auburn's environmental health -- is about average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Auburn, MA | Nat'l Avg |
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| Physicians | 245.5 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 10.2 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 6.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Auburn, MA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Auburn, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Auburn is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.9, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Auburn are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Auburn is $4,550 , which is 39.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Auburn indexes at 15.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 38.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Auburn, MA |
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| Aggregate Index | 115 |
| Healthcare Index | 112 |
| Housing Index | 138 |
| Food Index | 100 |
| Utilities Index | 138 |
| Transportation Index | 101 |
LivabilityScore for Auburn, MA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Auburn. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Auburn is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Auburn rates above average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 197 days each year in Auburn, 3.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 16°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Auburn than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 79°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Auburn is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $67,655 per year, the population of Auburn earns a better than average median household income. Auburn has an unemployment rate of 8.30 percent, roughly 8.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 17.78 percent of the population in Auburn is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 35.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Auburn | "Nat'l Avg" |
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| Parks | 7.3 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 8.5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 70.8 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 33.3 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 137.3 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 6.2 | 13.8 |
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