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10 Best Nursing Homes in Auburn, AL
Auburn is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Auburn, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Auburn is about $3,795, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 72 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cotton Valley, Alliance and Hugley.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Auburn, AL
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
26 reviews
The carpets need to be replaced in the lunch area, halls and entrance area. The rooms themselves are great at Summer village Campus.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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8 reviews
Staff has been very nice, and responsive. Continuously tries to keep mother engaged. Mother indicates quality and variety of food is much better than other facilities she has been in. Other residents all...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Morningside of Auburn, centrally located in Auburn/Opelika area is a cozy assisted living community that offers the care you need and the charming, southern lifestyle you deserve. A single-floor design makes it easy to get around, and a full calendar of activities and events lets you be as active...
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8.0
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1 review
Assisted Living home in Auburn, Alabama. It's the BEST!! Auburn Assisted Living is the answer to much prayer that I find the Assisted Living experience that was best for the care I need. I found that and so...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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Overall nice and clean place. Workers and interns are very personable and welcoming. I feel comfortable with my decision of this place.
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.
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The community is very clean, the staff are friendly and well organized and they do seem to care for their residents. The meals and dining service is great, our experience has been really good and the value...
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.
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The staff at the Manor House of Opelika are very friendly and helpful. They are very good at communicating with us on my mother's progress. The community is kept very clean, the commissary and rooms have...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Opelika offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Opelika, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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I looked for a while for a place for my mother who has dementia and came across The Harbor, the staff at the Harbor are very attentive and loving, no false fronts or put on. Great meals and activities, very...
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Assisted 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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Auburn, AL
The average cost of senior living in Auburn is $3,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daviston, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Auburn, AL vs. nearby cities
Auburn, AL
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Auburn, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Auburn vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Auburn, AL by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Auburn over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Auburn
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Auburn
The Arbor at Opelika
3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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Summer Village at Magnolia Place in Auburn, AL
4.6
The Summer Village community has made our loved one get more socially involved which we very nice. So far our loved one has not complained about the food, so from our understanding its pretty good.
Valley Park Manor
4.1
What we like the most about Valley Park Manor is that it is a smaller facility and the staff members there are easily accessible. Based on the experience we have had we would recommend them to other families
Auburn nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Auburn nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Auburn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Auburn, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
6.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Auburn nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Auburn, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Auburn nursing homes
Nursing homes 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, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Auburn nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Auburn nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Auburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Auburn, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Village Campus, Valley Park Manor and Morningside of Auburn are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Auburn, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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