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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Salem, OR
Assisted living costs in Salem average about $4,715 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 49 communities in Salem. Our detailed directory has 548 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Adair Village, Silverton and Albany.
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Due to the covid restrictions there are not many activities going on. We do like that it is a well ran and professional establishment for our loved one to be in. The apartments at the community are small but...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Premier Care Homes is located in Salem, OR, which is a part of Polk and Marion Counties. This residential care home offers you the chance to live in a great area. Residents and guests of Salem appreciate all that it offers including Salem's Riverfront Carousel, Bethel Heights Vineyards, The...
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My mom passed away [name removed]. She was in the Madrona House and was only there about 2 1/2 months. Overall, it was an ok experience. Most of the nurses were good, and two were exceptional. They were...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When your parents reach their elderly years, it is important to consider their future. They now need you to take over the role as caregiver and assist them with daily needs. You are also left with the obligations of your life as well. Choosing an assisted living facility can be very beneficial to...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My parents selected this community because it felt the most like a home environment, they felt welcomed , well received, there names were used frequently in communications, and they were most responsive to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lancaster Village & Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the lush and beautiful township of Salem, Oregon. It is housed on an extensive grounds complete with a fishing pond and numerous paths and gardens to walk through and admire. The beautiful grounds are easily...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Forget Me Not Foster Care: A Family Friendly Active Senior Care Facility All senior care facilities are not alike. At Forget Me Not Foster Care we invite our resident's extended family to be a part of their life. We ensure a high standard of quality of care for all of our residents. Our...
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We looked at a variety of different settings and took into consideration the limitations of our loved one. This home gave what we felt is the best combination of care and security.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Premier Care Homes is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Salem, in Marion County, Oregon. Our wonderful home has a serene and tranquil atmosphere, ideal for seniors who wish to relax and spend some quality time with friends and loved ones. We have a rich heritage and diverse...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Premier Care Homes is a residential care home that is located in Polk County in the quaint community of Salem, OR. If you are in need of retiring in a tight knit community, then Salem is the right area for you. There are a variety of different things to do in Polk County, which means that seniors...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Hawthorne House of Salem is an upscale fashioned nursing home that is designed to strive to make the environment as homely as possible for all seniors. The location is in the gorgeous Willamette Valley along I-5 at 3042 Hyacinth St. NE, Salem, Oregon. The nursing home offers unique and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Harmony House of Salem brings the trademark compassionate assistance of Pacific Living Centers to Oregon seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, and related memory needs. At Harmony House, residents are encouraged to live as independently as possible while receiving memory care. Our program...
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This is a 5 star community. The staff is very helpful and attentive. Meals are good and a variety. Helpful activities to help keep acting. Very clean rooms and all around clean community that is recommended ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Thrive Oregon AFH is an adult foster care home located is Keizer, OR, close to Bi-Mart, Weddle Elementary school and Claggett Creek middle school. We are in a quiet neighborhood, where people walking their dogs and children playing or walking to school can be seen from the large picture window in...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My dad has lived in Avamere for over one year. Our family decided to move him out of [removed] due to our compounding concerns for his safety, the serious under staffing at that establishment, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Avamere Court at Keizer is a continuous care community, offering Independent Living, Residential Care, Skilled Nursing(Rehabilitation) and long term living for those with 24 hour nursing needs. We are a smoke-free, pet friendly community!
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Paradise Home Care is a residential care home located in the stunning Salem City, Oregon in Polk County. Beautiful trees that bring in a cool breeze enclose our community. It will only take you a few minutes' drive from our place to get access to local, national parks, shopping centers, and...
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We chose Blue Haven because of the location as well as positive feedback from other people. They were good with communication during everything that was going on at the time. The care staff specifically were...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Blue Haven RCF - Independence is a beautiful, recently renovated (finished December, 2015), 16 bed secured facility located in Independence, Oregon. Our secured facility is ideal for seniors with Alzheimer's and other related dementia. Our building has beautiful patios where residents can six and...
Cost of assisted living in Salem, OR
The average cost of senior living in Salem is $4,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,566 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Salem, OR vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Salem, OR
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What families are saying about assisted living in Salem
Recent reviews for assisted living in Salem
Blue Haven RCF - Dallas
4.0
My sister lives in Blue Haven. She has been there for about three years. She now receives hospice and this facility continues to give her loving care.
Anice Place Adult Foster Home, LLC in Albany, OR
4.7
I am very happy with the community. They could improve on the quality of the food. Overall, I would recommend to ther families.
Heron Pointe Senior Living in Monmouth, OR
4.8
I have enjoyed seeing the creative and fun activities that are offered at Heron Pointe. From the wonderful programs at holidays and special occasions to full range of weekly activities, I enjoy seeing how engaged the staff are in engaging and supporting the residents.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and attentive staff. Residents and families consistently praise the staff for their kindness and dedication to resident care. At Village at Keizer Ridge, staff members are praised for their friendly demeanor and addressing residents by name. At Brookdale River Road, the transportation staff went above and beyond ...
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Quality of food and dining experiences. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their senior living community. At Bonaventure of Salem, the menu offers interesting and healthy options, while at Redwood Heights Assisted Living, the meals are described as good quality. However, some residents have noted ...
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Communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families ensures everyone is informed about residents' care needs. At Regency Woodland, families appreciate the transparency and ease of interaction with staff. At Bonaventure of Salem, families have had productive meetings with upper manag ...
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Variety of activities. Engaging activities cater to different interests and abilities, promoting socialization and mental stimulation for residents. At Village at Keizer Ridge, residents enjoy activities such as Easter egg hunts and family events. At Bonaventure at Keizer Station, residents have access to a variet ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Clean and well-maintained facilities contribute to a comfortable living environment for residents. At Bonaventure of Salem, the property is described as top quality and kept exceedingly clean. At Redwood Heights Assisted Living, families appreciate the cleanliness and odor-free living spaces ...
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Access to health care services. Quick and efficient access to health care services ensures residents receive appropriate care when needed. At Brookdale River Road, staff members called families when residents were taken to the hospital, while at Bonaventure of Salem, hospice was able to work closely with the community to a ...
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Salem review score based on 120 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 44 Salem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Salem review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Salem review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Salem assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 120 reviews of 44 Salem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Salem resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Salem, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Salem assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Salem assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
77.3%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.8%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.5%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Salem assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Salem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86.4%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.2%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
47.7%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.2%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Salem
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Oregon assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Salem protect seniors.
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