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Photo of Brookdale Topeka
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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The staff are very friendly and helpful the community is small that is a wonderful considering how my father ldpes mot like large crowds he really seems happy to be here just need to learn the n ames of the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Exceptional Memory Care for Exceptional SeniorsIf you or your loved one is considering Alzheimer’s or dementia care, you deserve a community with the special skills, special training, and specially designed community to deliver a stable environment where seniors with dementia can thrive.That’s...
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Photo of Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community
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We had to find a place for my mother in law when she took a turn for the worse. She spent time in the Gardens area until she was well enough to move into her own place. I didn’t like the Gardens rehab...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the true meaning of "home" at Aldersgate Village, where our faith-based community is built upon shared values of faith, family, and friendship. Established by United Methodist Homes, Inc. in 1979, our legacy of compassionate retirement services dates back to 1904.Nestled on a 168-acre...
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Photo of Legend at Capital Ridge
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It stood out that the facility was calm. There was activity and there were people out and about, but it wasn't loud or crowded. The decor was updated and the place was clean. Some issues we have noticed are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Legend at Capital Ridge is an assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Rolling Hills Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Oak Creek Senior Living Center is a small and warm living environment where the nurse and staff are caring and compassionate, and the residents are welcoming and friendly. They have all service levels and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The homes are more of a family style and are for full care for memory care. Some employees have been here several years and are the cream of the crop. Nowhere is anything perfect but this was our choice of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Peggy Kelly House we recognize the difficult journey of those with early to middle stage Alzheimer’s and other memory related diseases. We offer a secure environment with dementia specific care. We encourage our residents to continue to make choices, but in a more secure environment. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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Cost of assisted living in Auburn, KS

The average cost of senior living in Auburn is $4,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delia, KS with an average of $4,539 per month.

Assisted living costs in Auburn, KS, vs. nearby cities

Auburn, KS
$4,620/mo
$4,566/mo

Assisted living costs in Auburn, KS, vs. state and national averages

Auburn, KS
$4,620/mo
$4,931/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Auburn, KS, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,620/mo
$4,468/mo

Assisted living costs in Auburn, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,275/mo
Studio
$6,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,915/mo

Senior living costs in Auburn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Auburn, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAuburn, KSKansasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,620/mo$4,931/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,468/mo$4,825/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,661/mo$3,766/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Auburn, KS:$4,620/mo
Kansas:$4,931/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Auburn, KS:$4,468/mo
Kansas:$4,825/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Auburn, KS:$3,661/mo
Kansas:$3,766/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Auburn, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Auburn and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Auburn, KSKS stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Auburn, KS

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Auburn have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Auburn, KS$5,401/mo$5,719/mo-5.6%
Kansas$5,332/mo$4,878/mo+9.3%
National$5,062/mo$4,751/mo+6.5%
Auburn, KS
2024 average cost:$5,401/mo
2023 average cost:$5,719/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$5,332/mo
2023 average cost:$4,878/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,751/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Auburn, KS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Auburn.

What families are saying about assisted living in Auburn

Recent reviews for assisted living in Auburn

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Peggy Kelly House in Topeka, KS

4.5
Peggy Kelly House was the third and final care center that we moved mom into as she progressed through the final years of her battle with Alzheimer's. The care and attention there was far and above anything we had delt with before. The nurses and caretakers got to know her way beyond anything we ...
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Oak Creek Senior Living in Topeka, KS

5.0
I came across this senior living facility by chance, and we couldn't have been luckier to have found it. My loved one lived there only a short while, but he absolutely loved it. He felt at home and part of the family immediately. I couldn't recommend this place any higher, for the caring people ...
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Auburn review score based on 25 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 10 Auburn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Auburn review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Auburn review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Auburn, KS10 facilities
8.3
Carbondale, KS15 facilities
7.1
Scranton, KS29 facilities

Review subcategories for Auburn assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 25 reviews of 10 Auburn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Auburn resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Auburn, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Auburn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Auburn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Auburn, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Auburn assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Auburn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Auburn, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Auburn assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Auburn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Auburn, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Auburn assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Auburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Auburn, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Auburn assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Auburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Auburn, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Auburn assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Auburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Auburn, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Auburn

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Auburn protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Topeka, Aldersgate Village Life Plan Community and Legend at Capital Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Auburn, Kansas. See full list of communities.
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