Independent living
Valley Oaks
Independent living in Auburn, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603 |
| City | Auburn |
| State | California |
| Phone | (530) 889-2551 |
| Website | https://www.voans.org/locations/valley-oaks/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 60 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 202 PRAC |
| Income restricted | Yes |
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Valley Oaks Apartments is a three-story senior community in Auburn, set in a ravine just off the main roads, with units that look out over the gardens and front entrance. Residents can walk to nearby markets and banks, catch Auburn Transit at the front door, and join bingo on Mondays and Wednesdays. Lunch is served Monday through Friday through the Senior Cafe, coffee is provided each morning in the dining area, and some residents garden in raised beds. The community offers 1-bedroom apartments, with a community room and a library for time together indoors.
More about this provider
| The Volunteers of America pages describe Valley Oaks Apartments as a three story building nestled in a ravine just off the main roads through Auburn, with units overlooking the gardens and front entrance, walking distance to local markets and banks, with Dial-A-Ride and Auburn Transit access, weekday cafe lunch, bingo, gardening and shared community spaces. | |
| Services and programs | Bingo played every Monday and Wednesday; lunch served Monday through Friday at the Cafe / Senior Cafe (sign up the day before and pay a donation); gardening in raised beds; Dial-A-Ride pickup and Auburn Transit stop at the front door; large screen TV in the Community Room; TV, books and a puzzle table in the library; a Gamblers Special runs monthly through local organizations; Meals-on-Wheels can be ordered; coffee provided every morning in the dining area. Property details: 1 BR, 60 Units |
| Who it serves | Seniors |
| Visiting and contact details | Please call for more information and a tour: (530) 889-2551. Each Volunteers of America property has its own leasing office and its own application process; contact the property directly about apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an application |
| Website | https://www.voans.org/locations/valley-oaks/ |
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 Valley Oaks
Where is Valley Oaks located?
Valley Oaks is at 600 Auburn Ravine Rd, Auburn, CA 95603.
How do I contact Valley Oaks?
Call Valley Oaks at (530) 889-2551.
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.