7 Assisted Living Facilities near Auburn, ME

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Auburn

• Auburn has relatively comfortable weather for spring, summer and fall, making outdoor activities fun for seniors. The average July high is around 79 degrees and there are an average of 199 sunny days a year. Winters in Auburn, however, tend to be a bit challenging, as is the case for much of New England. Auburn receives 71 inches of snow, on average, each year, which is about 5.9 feet. 
• Auburn is one of the more affordable places to live in the United States and in Maine. On a cost of living index where 100 is the national average, Auburn is 92, which is well below the average for Maine at 105. Seniors are bound to find affordable living options in Auburn. 
• Violent crime is relatively low in Auburn, so seniors can feel safe living here. On a scale of one to 100, with one being low crime and 100 high crime, Auburn sits at 11.4. This is below the national average of 31.1 and the state average of 15.7. Property crime, however, is much more common at 54.0. This is above both the national and state averages, which are 38.1 and 24.1, respectively. Seniors searching for assisted living communities in Auburn may want to ask about extra security measures in place to protect them from incidents of property crime.
• Auburn is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to the AARP.
• The Auburn area is home to world-class medical facilities, including St. Mary's Auburn Campus, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Unfortunately, Maine is not considered to be a tax-friendly state for retirees. While the state does not tax Social Security income, it does tax every other form of retirement income, including 401ks, IRAs and pension funds at rates as high as 7.15 percent.