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Salem is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 256 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Salem, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Salem is about $5,909, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Salem, OR

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They have completely remodeled the place and new management. It is MUCH different than in the past. Definitely improved and people should take a look. Definitely recommend to others. The staff are fabulous....
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.
Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care all in the same building. Also offering Daily or Weekly Respite Care. Meals are served Restaurant style.  Many activities offered in both Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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Mom is adjusting well to her new home. Good location. Close to family. Mom is very happy with her community so far. Would recommend facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Leave behind the chores of housekeeping, laundry and yard maintenance and use that newfound time to pursue a long-held passion when you come home to Brookdale Wilsonville, a retirement community offering independent and personal care options. Re-ignite that busy social life you once enjoyed or...
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9.1
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40 reviews
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The staff is attentive and responsive. The rooms are nice and they are cleaned weekly. There are many activities. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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In answer to your question about Ackerly at Reed's Crossing in Hillsboro, OR, my husband and I have been here 8+ months. The facility is very light and bright with a center courtyard planted with trees,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
The Ackerly at Reed’s Crossing offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the Reed’s Crossing neighborhood of Hillsboro, Oregon. Our warm and inviting community offers a continuum of care with life-enhancing services, including independent living, assisted living, and memory...
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My loved one is in the memory care unit, and we have been very pleased with the facility. Their room is a great size, clean, and comfortable. They seem to enjoy the food as well. Overall, we feel very good...
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.
Welcome to Cedar Village Assisted Living Community, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Salem, Oregon. This community is located in the heart of Salem, close to parks, shopping and Salem Hospital. Our goal at Cedar Village is to exceed each resident's individual needs while...
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77 Photos available
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If you are looking at Assisted Living options in the Willamette Valley area, I highly recommend Stoneybrook Assisted Living. My dad lived there for several years and enjoyed an excellent quality of life,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Stoneybrook Assisted Living in beautiful Corvallis, Oregon, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Stoneybrook Assisted Living is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Three delicious chef-prepared...
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It was very close to where my mom lives so it is easier for her to go see him and help. Mostly for location. I would recommend others. I do think the building needs some TLC, the carpeting in the common...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Welcome to Cascades of Stayton, a senior living community in Stayton, Oregon. We offer independent living and assisted living that helps older adults live well – now and in the future. Through every step of the aging journey, we are here to encourage residents’ independence through a personally...
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Photo of Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland is excellent. I can't say more about the staff the service the restaurant, the apartments everything and everyone is beautiful.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...
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It was a perfect transition from rehabilitation hospital ( several months) back to the real world. While at Lakeview, my sister-in-law was busy, engaged, and began advocating for herself . She gradually...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
At Lakeview Senior Living in Lakewood, residents can choose the size of apartment that best suits their needs, from a 473-square foot studio apartment , or two different plans for one bedroom/one bath apartments, or two sizes of two bedroom two bath apartments, the largest at 1,224 square feet....
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The staff was so helpful as I navigated quickly getting two apartments for my parents (one in memory care and one not), and then having to undo all this before my parents moved in because of a medical...
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.
At Cogir of Tigard, we believe in an active and fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Our dedicated team handles your daily responsibilities, allowing you to enjoy your day with peace of mind. Our personalized Assisted Living and Memory Care services cater to each individual’s needs, making it easy to...
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Photo of Greenridge Estates
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8.9
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[name removed]and several of the staff were very helpful to us and they handled a tough situation very well. I would recommend Greenridge because it was managed well for having a patient that needed full...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
At Greenridge Estates your days will be filled with new friends, delicious food, interesting things to do and places to go.....plus, just the added assistance you need!For most of us, family members are the most important threads in the fabric of our lives. That's why Greenridge Estates was...
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Photo of Washington Gardens Memory Care Community
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22 Floor plans available
8.9
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My wife moved into Washington Gardens on our 43rd wedding anniversary. I didn't plan the move in date but a covid outbreak delayed us out of an abundance of caution! My wife loved everyone that she came in...
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.
Washington Gardens Memory Care Community is a assisted living facility located in Tigard, Oregon. They offer specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Washington Gardens Memory Care Community families with aging loved ones a sense...
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Photo of The Canopy a Senior Living Community
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They are now called Compass by the way. Room is perfect size and modernly equipped in kitchen and bathroom. Staff is very pleasant and easy to work with
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.
The Canopy a Senior Living Community offers both memory care and assisted living services. Our memory care residents receive around-the-clock specialized care, dedicated staff, and access to our life enrichment program designed specifically around our residents’ needs and interests. Our assisted...
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8.9
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Staff are super friendly, call every one by their name. Food choices are decent with acceptable alternatives at every meal. Coffee is good and available in the lobby al day. Grounds are well maintained I am...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Here at Grove Pointe Senior Living just west of Portland in Forest Grove, Oregon, you can take control of your time and do the things you want to do. Whether that’s pursuing an old passion like music or learning something new like painting, you have choices for how you want to live your life....
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1515 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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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.
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Photo of Cascadia Village Senior Living by Cogir
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Mom comments on the vegetables, over done! They have not participated yet, but are starting to be interested. we are so new that it is hard to value yet, however, based on the experience so far we would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Cascadia Village Senior living by Cogir is an assisted living community in the scenic mountainside city of Sandy, Oregon, in Clackamas County. Our cozy, inviting community sits on a quiet residential street near Tickle Creek, Sandy Actors Theater and U.S. Route 26, providing easy access to nearby...
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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.
Our real value lies in the intangibles, such as a feeling of independence, peace of mind, happiness and fulfillment. Three nutritious chef-prepared meals are served each day in the elegantly appointed dining-room. It's a perfect time for socializing with friends and neighbors. Our menu variety...
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Photo of Cherrywood Memory Care
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We have been very happy with my Aunts placement at Cherrywood! They have all been so caring and attentive to her care. The activities they offer for residents to get out, and options for activities while...
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.
Going through the journey of Alzheimer's disease is complicated. This knowledge was the inspiration for the design and completion of The Cherrywood. From the moment you arrive you will notice the difference that sets The Cherrywood apart from all other communities. As you walk in the parking lot...
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A welcoming staff, friendly to residents and visitors is important. As a family member I Treat staff and residents with appreciation and respect and it makes for a better experience.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills (A) Beaverton, OR Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills is a boutique assisted living community located less than ten miles from Portland. Our ideal location allows residents easy access to all of the city amenities but we are also close enough to the coast...
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Photo of Sellwood Senior Living
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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After ten years, my mom recently moved into Sellwood from another independent/assisted living community. She needed a step up in care and a more affordable place. She likes Sellwood even more than her...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Tucked in a charming residential setting in Portland, Oregon’s historic Sellwood-Moreland district, Sellwood Senior Living delivers a home like living experience for seniors. With a unique urban vibe and sophisticated atmosphere, our Assisted Living and Respite Care community provides a vibrant...
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Initially there was confusion with meds and transportation, but that quickly was sorted out. The place is clean, lots of activities for a variety of people. The staff is super nice!! Our family, including...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Princeton Village by Cogir is an assisted living community in Clackamas, Oregon. Clackamas is a thriving and vibrant suburb of Portland, offering all the benefits of suburban living with the luxurious amenities of big city living nearby. Clackamas and nearby Portland offers world class health...
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I love the communication with the staff when checking in and the positive feedback and attitude of the staff I was very concerned with my moms ability to settle in but from the moment we walked in they...
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.
Jefferson Manor Memory Care by Revera, has cared for Alzheimer’s/Dementia seniors in the downtown Dallas, Oregon community since 1972. With 41 apartments, our small size contributes to a warm, home-like atmosphere. The staff members at Jefferson Manor are committed to providing the best care for...
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5 - my father, in his diminished capacity, is a handful and I admire the way they are able to redirect him and head off the behavioral issues.
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.
At Silver Creek Senior Living, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Woodburn area. We are located in the Willamette...
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All the staff treat you like family, they always speak but most of all they care about the residents there! It's always clean! They have a lot of activities for the residents and some we get to enjoy with...
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.
Nestled on acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a quiet residential area, Emerald Gardens is one of Woodburn's premiere senior living communities located at the heart of the Willamette Valley. Your Home. We are a community where you have a sense of place and belonging. Our residents have...
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Best location, beautiful memory, care, incredible staff. It just felt right from the moment I walked in and the tour made me sure of my decision.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
In the Assisted Living apartment building, 24 hour care services are available to residents. A licensed nurse is present in the community during the weekday, and is only a phone call away for consultation at anytime.
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Cost of nursing homes in Salem, OR

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $5,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amity, OR with an average of $5,441 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, vs. state and national averages

Salem, OR
$5,909/mo
$5,889/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, vs. other senior living options

$7,386/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,909/mo

Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,830/mo
Private
$5,475/mo

Senior living costs in Salem vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Salem, OR
Column state: Oregon
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem, OROregonU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,909/mo$5,889/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,105/mo$6,838/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,386/mo$8,364/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,323/mo$3,426/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Salem, OR:$5,909/mo
Oregon:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, OR:$6,105/mo
Oregon:$6,838/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Salem, OR:$7,386/mo
Oregon:$8,364/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Salem, OR:$3,323/mo
Oregon:$3,426/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Salem and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Salem, OROR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Salem, OR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Salem have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Salem, OR$7,083/mo$6,562/mo+7.9%
Oregon$7,176/mo$6,704/mo+7.0%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Salem, OR
2024 average cost:$7,083/mo
2023 average cost:$6,562/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$7,176/mo
2023 average cost:$6,704/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Salem

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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.

McMinnville Memory Care

5.0
The people working at Pacifica are the best. They are all caring, loving and patient. I would never want to leave. The food is delicious (according to my mom) and nutritious and I've noticed that the menu is varied and has nice things like fresh fruit.

Cornell Estates in Hillsboro, OR

5.0
So far Cornell Estates has been great. It's a very welcoming and upbeat place. The other residents seem happy to be there and are friendly. And there is a variety of activities offered.

Salem nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salem, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.5%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.8%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salem nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salem, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem nursing homes

Nursing homes 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.
Salem, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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.
Salem, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
47.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Salem nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Redwood Heights by Cogir, Bonaventure of Salem and Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Salem, Oregon. See full list of communities.
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