McAuley Meadows

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McAuley Meadows is an independent senior affordable housing community in Auburn, on the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn campus. It was built for seniors with very low and extremely low incomes, and income and qualification rules apply.

The three-story community has 59 one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 55 and older. Homes have central heat and air, and the community is smoke-free.

There are many shared spaces to enjoy. Residents have a community room with a kitchen, a library with a gas fireplace, a computer center, a media room, a conference room, a large outdoor terrace, a bocce-ball court, and a community garden. There is plenty of parking, a bus stop with a shelter at the entrance, and downtown Auburn is close by.

Onsite resident services are offered. To join the HUD wait list, you can pick up an application at the property or download and print one from the Mercy Housing page; wait list applicants must be age 62 or older.

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	Mercy Housing's page describes McAuley Meadows as an independent senior affordable housing community in Auburn, California with 59 one-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 55 and older, in a three-story property on the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn campus, designed to serve seniors with very low and extremely low incomes, with onsite resident services and amenities including a computer center, community room with kitchen, library, outdoor terrace, media room, bocce-ball court and community garden. Funded by: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, California Department of Housing and Community Development HOME Program, Merritt Community Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.
Services and programs	Independent senior affordable housing: 59 one-bedroom apartments. Amenities and Services as listed: Onsite Resident Services, Computer Center, Community room with kitchen, Conference room, Library with gas fireplace, Large outdoor terrace, Media room, Bocce-ball court, Ample onsite parking, Community garden, Close to Downtown Auburn, Bus stop with shelter at entrance, Smoke-free community, Central heat and air.
Who it serves	Seniors aged 55 and older (About section: '59 one-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 55 and older'); designed to serve seniors with very low and extremely low incomes; income and verified qualification restrictions apply. HUD Wait List applicants must be aged 62 or older (per the page's waitlist notice).
Visiting and contact details	HUD Wait List applications (from Feb 18, 2025) can be picked up at the property or downloaded; completed applications must be returned to McAuley Meadows, 585 Sacramento Street Auburn CA 95603, in person or by mail; in-person drop-off hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00AM to 4:00PM and Fridays 9:00AM to 1:00PM. No phone or email is published in the text of the opened page.
Website	http://www.mercyhousing.org/CA-McAuley-Meadows

Who pays for independent living?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

• How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
• What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers

Independent living guide · Paying for care

Common questions about McAuley Meadows

Where is McAuley Meadows located?

McAuley Meadows is at 535 Sacramento St, Auburn, CA 95603.

How do I contact McAuley Meadows?

Call McAuley Meadows at (530) 210-2678.

How much does independent living cost?

There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for independent living?

No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.

What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?

Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.

Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?

Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.