Auburn Oaks Senior Living in Citrus Heights sits quietly on Sunrise Boulevard as part of the Life Foundation's project for senior housing, and it's one of those places that's been around long enough for two generations of the same family to run it, with a real commitment to family values and integrity you don't see everywhere. The community has 45 apartments, and renovations are shaping up to bring even more affordable senior housing, with a plan for 88 studio or one-bedroom apartments, each designed with both privacy and everyday comfort in mind, so you see seniors can really relax knowing there's help there when it's needed but still get to keep their independence. Folks there choose from various care types-there's independent senior living, assisted living services, and Alzheimer's care, and they work on personalized care plans that include help with daily tasks, medication management, and even medical support when needed through Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waivers.
Many seniors in the community face serious mental illness, involvement with Adult Protective Services, or the real risk of homelessness, and so Auburn Oaks also focuses on permanent support for vulnerable residents, providing a safe and welcoming place to live. People get nutritious meals every day and have activities planned to keep everyone active-there are social, educational, and entertainment programs, both on-site and off-site, so it's pretty easy to make friends and stay busy. There's transportation available for a fee, parking for residents, plus indoor and outdoor common areas where folks like to gather, and the apartments come with accessible bathrooms like walk-in tubs and wheelchair showers. Auburn Oaks allows dogs and cats within weight limits, so pets can stay with their owners, and an active, friendly staff works to make sure daily life is clean and organized, with senior living advisors always ready to help plan or answer questions. The apartments come in different layouts to match needs and budgets, and rent might be income-based or possible with HUD assistance, even if Medicare or Medicaid won't pay for the housing itself. The whole idea is to let seniors live the way they want, with support when required, in a place that feels safe, calm, and connected, and while it's not the flashiest place, it's a well-established community that aims to support people in real, practical ways, focusing on keeping everyone engaged, healthy, and secure as they age.
