Brookdale Auburn

Overview of Brookdale Auburn

Located at 11550 Education Street in Auburn, California, Brookdale Auburn provides a vibrant senior living community where residents can enjoy life to the fullest. With a focus on both assisted living and memory care, Brookdale Auburn provides the care and support residents need to thrive. At Brookdale Auburn, residents can expect a warm and welcoming environment where they can host princess tea parties for grandkids and enjoy shopping trips with friends. The community takes care of mundane chores like housekeeping and laundry, allowing residents more time to pursue their passions. With pet-friendly apartments featuring plenty of natural light and a selection of floor plans, residents can truly make themselves at home.

Brookdale Auburn’s assisted living services provide support with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, as well as household chores and maintenance. For residents needing memory care, the Clare Bridge program offers a daily path of engagement tailored to each resident’s skills, allowing them to flourish even with advanced expressions of Alzheimer’s or dementia. With their focus on personalized care and a commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, Brookdale Auburn is a place where your loved one can feel at home and receive the support they need to live well.

Facility Direct Line (530) 888-8847

110-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

11 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 42 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

86%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

94 / 110

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJuly 31, 2014

CountyPlacer

Brookdale Auburn is legally operated by Bernadette Clark Home, and administered by Malissa Acuna.

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

HousekeepingYes

Pet Friendly

Library

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Private Dining Room

Arts & Crafts Studio

Theatre

Walking Paths

Piano

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Assisted Living$6,210 per month

Memory Care$7,860 per month

Food DescriptionDining is restaurant-style with healthy and delicious meals prepared by a culinary team.

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Since 2021 · 5 years of data 13 citations 34 total visits 24 complaint visits 5 official inspections 16 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

20 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection November 6, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	13	10	This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	7	3	This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #984 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 984th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	6	4	This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	2.6	2	This facility has 30% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 30% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.4	3.3	This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	34	16	This facility has 113% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 113% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	24	13	This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% worse Rank #1182 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1182nd out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	5	7	This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	16	10	This facility has 60% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025, found all complaint allegations unfounded with no deficiencies cited.
The October 11, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated a deficiency for failure to call emergency services immediately after a resident fall causing a hip fracture.
Multiple substantiated complaints from 2021 to 2023 involved medication errors, admission agreement violations, and failure to report incidents, but most other allegations were found unsubstantiated or corrected.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 380 / 483 / 778 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed

483 sq. ft

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Who is the owner of Brookdale Auburn?

Brookdale Auburn is legally operated by Bernadette Clark Home, and administered by Malissa Acuna.

Is Brookdale Auburn in a walkable area?

Brookdale Auburn has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Auburn?

Brookdale Auburn's occupancy is 86%.

Does Brookdale Auburn have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Auburn on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Auburn?

Yes, Brookdale Auburn allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Auburn?

Malissa Acuna is the administrator of Brookdale Auburn.

How many beds does Brookdale Auburn have?

Brookdale Auburn has 110 beds.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

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