18 Memory Care Facilities near Auburn, CA

According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 650,000 seniors in California have Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. In Auburn, where more than 20 percent of residents are over 65 years of age, the need for specialized care for those with dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease is substantial. This need is met throughout the city and surrounding areas by more than 35 memory care facilities, which in California are officially known as Residential Care Facilities (RCFs). Many RCFs in Auburn and throughout the rest of the state offer both memory care and assisted living services as regulations for both levels of care are similar in California.

• Although social security income is exempt from tax in California, the state fully taxes all other forms of retirement income, and it's worth noting that California's income tax rates are some of the highest in the country. Seniors who need to budget strictly may want to consider the effect of taxes on their income before deciding to reside in the Auburn area. 
  
• The Auburn area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Seniors who are sensitive to hot temperatures might find summers in Auburn uncomfortable. During July, the area has an average high temperature of 92 degrees, which is 6 degrees higher than the national average. 
  
• The American Lung Association has given air quality in Auburn and throughout Placer County a passing grade. Seniors who have a respiratory illness don't need to worry that the air they breathe in Auburn will worsen their condition.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Auburn

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Auburn and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Auburn, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Auburn-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.