Best Assisted Living in Auburn, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 assisted living communities in Auburn, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WA
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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Christopher)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 79
Rank #68 / 285
No
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 50
Rank #153 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #101 / 215
A+ 6
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #125 / 262
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #166 / 262
Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows
AL
MC
Auburn
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
45
Facility 45
WA AVG 50
Rank #254 / 439
-
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #59 / 215
A+ 9
72
Facility 72
WA AVG 31
Rank #249 / 262
8.0
Facility 8.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #250 / 262
Wesley Lea Hill
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Se Auburn (Rivers Bend)
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 79
Rank #277 / 285
Yes
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 50
Rank #398 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed - - 4
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #113 / 262
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #213 / 262
Family Choice Adult Homes, LLC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Nw Auburn (West Hill)
6 Residents No
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 50
Rank #367 / 439
1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms - - ---
Alpine Fairways Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Auburn (Rivers Bend)
- No
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 50
Rank #407 / 439
Private Rooms - - ---
Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home
AL
IL
MC
PC
RESC
RC
S Auburn
- No
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 50
Rank #402 / 439
Private Rooms - - ---
Meaningful Choice Adult Family Home
AL
HOS
MC
Ne Auburn
- No - Private Rooms - - ---
Amazing Palace AFH
AL
HOS
MC
Se Auburn
- No - Private Rooms - - ---
Heart of Angels Adult Family Home
AL
HOS
Auburn
- No - - - - ---
Alpine Drive Adult Family Home
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Se Auburn
- No - - - - ---

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Auburn. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park

Spend more time with your family and friends at Village Concepts of Auburn – Brannan Park, an idyllic senior living community in King County, Auburn, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care support. Choose from a variety of studios and one-bedroom apartments, designed to accommodate seniors’ preferences and needs while allowing for easier provision of care and support. Residents can live as independently as possible with the support of convenient services, such as housekeeping, personal care assistance, and help with activities of daily living.

Indulge in an enriched lifestyle with many opportunities for social engagement, through an array of regularly planned and conducted activities, including ice cream socials, happy hours with live music, and local excursions. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, such as a library, on-site salon, chapel, and wellness center. Full-time emergency & security services are provided to provide residents immediate response during emergencies. Three delicious meals are served every day to ensure residents receive the nourishment they need to thrive everyday.

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Overview of Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows

Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows in Auburn, WA, narrows its care to assisted living and memory care. Daily tasks are what assisted living staff pick up. The memory care setting is secured, and staff supervise residents there who might wander.

There are 110 beds here, and Medicaid is accepted for eligible residents whose savings won’t stretch across a lengthy stay. Short respite stays are offered too, useful when a family that usually drops in can’t get there for a while.

Programming is organized under five names. They are the Celebrations Innovative Wellness Program, Energize Exercise & Fall Reduction Program, Mind Masters Cognitive Stimulation Program, Expressions Memory Care Program, and Personalized Music Program. Across the five, the ground covered is exercise, cognitive engagement, memory care, and music.

There’s a salon on site, along with a courtyard and scheduled transportation, and a pet is welcome. The executive director is Hannah Clark. Walk Score places the neighborhood at 45, car-dependent, and errands mostly require a driver.

Contact Prestige Senior Living Auburn Meadows

Overview of Wesley Lea Hill

Live the best of your golden years at Wesley Lea Hill, a blissful retreat situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Auburn, WA, offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. With purposely designed and spacious accommodations, residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced meals. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities make it an enticing retirement option.

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Overview of Family Choice Adult Homes

Conveniently set near Highway 167, 18, and I-5 in Auburn, WA, Family Choice Adult Homes is a beautifully designed community that specializes in memory care. The community strives to accommodate up to six residents, especially those with dementia, mental health, and developmental disabilities, providing the highest quality of care around the clock. Residents ease their worries and live up to their potential in the community’s cozy and nurturing environment.

Prioritizing holistic wellness, the community conducts fun recreational activities and stimulating programs that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy nutritional needs with delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking to live a worry-free retirement, accompanied by a compassionate team and well-crafted amenities.

Contact Family Choice Adult Homes, LLC

Alpine Fairways Care Home

30121 104Th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Overview of Alpine Fairways Care Home

Spend a worry-free retirement with Alpine Fairways Care Home, a distinguished community in Auburn, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with a kind and highly trained team helping them around the clock. With specially designed and cozy accommodations, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and wellness, fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community’s serene and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home

Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Auburn, WA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private room. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time. The home has private rooms, giving each resident a single private space, and meals are made fresh daily in the home. Residents can join holiday celebrations, exercise classes, movie nights, and gardening. Peace and Love Care Adult Family Home also offers residential care and the Special Assistance program.

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Overview of Meaningful Choice Adult Family Home

Meaningful Choice Adult Family Home in Auburn, WA, offers personal care, memory care, hospice care, and diabetic care. The community also promotes mobility and safety with handicap- and wheelchair-accessible spaces. Along with assistance with daily tasks, medication management and nutritious meals are also provided to support residents’ daily living. Residents also have access to services at all times, with 24/7 care available.

Bingo, holiday celebrations, and chair exercises provide opportunities for wellness and socialization. Comfort-focused care is also provided for the terminally ill residents to ease their pain and discomfort. The community also ensures family members are well-versed in their loved ones’ care.

Overview of Amazing Palace Afh

Amazing Place Adult Family Home in Auburn, Washington, offers personal care. The community can accommodate up to six older adults, promoting an intimate environment. Aside from support for daily tasks, three meals are also offered to enrich residents’ day-to-day living. Residents can also receive support from trained caregivers around the clock.

Residents can interact with the community and maintain an active lifestyle with activities and wellness programs. An emergency call system, fall prevention, and fire safety are also available for residents’ safety and security. The community also features a fireplace, as well as reading areas for leisure.

Overview of Heart of Angels Adult Family Home

Situated in Auburn, WA, Heart of Angels Adult Family Home offers personal care. Dedicated to older adults’ welfare, the community maintains a clean, home-like setting. In addition to assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping, laundry, and home-cooked meals also support residents’ daily living. Personalized care is also provided around the clock, along with medication management, to meet residents’ needs.

Recreational activities and social events promote holistic wellness and active living. Moreover, hospice is available for terminally ill residents, providing comfort-focused care to ease their pain and discomfort. Transportation coordination also helps residents travel to off-site errands.

Overview of Alpine Drive Adult Family Home

Alpine Drive Adult Family Home in Auburn, WA, offers personal care, dementia care, diabetic care, respite care, and hospice care. Older adults with developmental and physical disabilities and mental health conditions are also welcome. Assistance with daily tasks is provided, along wth medication oversight, behavioral management, and personalized care to meet residents’ needs. The community also provides 24-hour support and comfort-focused care for terminally ill residents.

Cognitive therapy and recreational activities help stimulate residents’ minds and encourage engagement. The community also welcomes short-term stays, giving family caregivers time to rest. Moreover, shared spaces are available, allowing residents to interact with the community.

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Auburn at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 27/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Auburn, WA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Auburn, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Auburn, WA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Washington Medicaid cover assisted living?

Washington Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Washington) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 10 assisted living facilities in Auburn, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Auburn, WA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Auburn, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Auburn, WA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.