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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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Photo of Redwood Heights by Cogir
88 Photos available
9.7
Review score
51 reviews
9.7
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51 reviews
5 star
65%
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29%
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For anything that needs to be done, replaced or fixed, I have to contact them multiple times before it is done. Do not use the renters insurance they offer, it has terrible ratings. The employees are very...
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.
Welcome to Redwood Heights Retirement and Assisted Living Residence, the premier Retirement and Assisted Living Community in Salem, Oregon. Redwood Heights is located in the heart of Salem, only a short distance away from shopping, restaurants, parks and Salem Hospital, yet it's secluded location...
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Photo of Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care
1010 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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7 reviews
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I began evaluating each individual category, but why should I waste my time every single category at this place deserves a number five they are not perfect, but they are the closest thing to perfect. My...
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.
The Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care is located in the beautiful capital area of Salem, Oregon, which is in Marion County. Our charming community is located near the Willamette River in the middle of the Willamette Valley. Salem is a great place to live and a wonderful place for family and friends to...
Photo of Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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28 reviews
8.9
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28 reviews
5 star
68%
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Brookstone is an amazing care facility. My husband has been there almost a year. The staff are great, providing excellent care and services. Very professional, loving and caring. I've watched them, first...
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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia's are some of the most difficult that a family must make. Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those suffering from this disease and other memory loss. We are a...
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Photo of Faye Wright Senior Living
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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80 reviews
8.7
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80 reviews
5 star
48%
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I don't take lightly the ratings I gave you for the 8 categories. I love Faye Wright's Memory Care, but, more importantly my mom, [Name removed] loves being at Faye Wright's. She been there the first part of...
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.
Faye Wright Senior Living offers a community style setting allowing residents the luxury of knowing a trained staff member is always close by, ready and willing to help. At Fay Wright Senior Living it is our belief that life should be enriching. Our policy is to provide great food, life-enriching...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Salem
1313 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.7
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40 reviews
8.7
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40 reviews
5 star
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Staff is super friendly and helpful. Lots of activities to choose from. Food is good but tends to be bland. Apartment size is comfortable. Love that all three components are together and available....
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.
Bonaventure of Salem, OR is a luxury senior living community offering personalized independent living, assisted living, and memory care programs. It’s our goal to help each of our guests experience retirement perfected, which is why we’ve carefully built communities to help you feel at home,...
Photo of Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills
1515 Photos available
8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
5 star
49%
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Their food could be less sweet. There is a lot of staff turnover. They did go out of their way to get [Name Removed] entered the second time. They sent a nurse out to enroll him.
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 Southern Hills (A) Salem, OR Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills offers assisted living services on the outskirts of Salem, the state capital of Oregon. Salem is home to Willamette University as well as popular dining and shopping venues. For residents who want to...
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Photo of Brookdale Salem
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.4
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44 reviews
8.4
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44 reviews
5 star
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Facility is very clean and the activities that I observed were good and the caregiving was excellent. Only my concern is on weekends with fewer staff. We highly recommend the facility after comparing it with...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAt our premium community, Washington area seniors receive exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We offer specialized care for residents impaired by symptoms of early, middle, or late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. We do that by providing a...
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Photo of The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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56 reviews
8.2
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56 reviews
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Good communication with management upon signing up and during respite. Medical and other staff compassionate re: issues that developed over the stay. Disappointed in follow-up communication- took more than 2...
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.
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 and Assisted Living Community Life is good here in our...
Photo of Windsong Memory Care at Eola Hills
99 Photos available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
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I would recommend to others. They seem to be very caring about the residents . Good activities that the residents can participate in. Close to our home and great staff.
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.
Windsong at Eola Hills is an residential care community located in the capital city of Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Salem is a relaxing place to live and a comfortable place for visiting family and friends.Windsong at Eola Hills is committed to memory care, specifically utilizing the Montessori...
Photo of Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro
3030 Photos available
9.8
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15 reviews
9.8
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15 reviews
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My sister and I visited on several occasions. Each time, [name removed] greeted us with a smile and was always willing to sit down and answer our questions. Also, each time we visited, the residents also...
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.
We are proud to introduce our new senior living community in historic downtown Hillsboro. Our location offers easy access to a wide variety of amenities, parks, museums and more!Managing a packed calendar of enriching activities is a full-time job and our Active Living Program Director is up to...
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Photo of The Watermark at the Pearl
3232 Photos available
9.6
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19 reviews
9.6
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19 reviews
5 star
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Immensely helpful to get [name removed] in the right place where after a year she is literally thriving. Staff is excellent and patient. Facilities are immaculate. She is well fed, clean and dressed...
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 WATERMARK AT THE PEARLAn inclusive community for seniors with river views in the Pearl District.Discover progressive Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residences designed with you in mind – with no buy in.AMENITIES & SERVICESEnjoy elevated and elegant senior living in...
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Photo of Deerfield Village
55 Photos available
9.5
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13 reviews
9.5
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13 reviews
5 star
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The friendliness gets a 10, that has ben amazing. We have been so pleased with how much the staff cares about my mom. We would absolutely 100% recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Deerfield Village is tucked away in a quiet country setting. It is near shopping centers, doctors and dentists, vets, a big community park with the Senior Center, and the city bus just steps away. There is a creek, pond and lots of ducks and birds to watch. Deerfield is a small 40 apartment...
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Photo of Russellville Park
1515 Photos available
9.5
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95 reviews
9.5
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95 reviews
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Overall feedback: my dad is a grouch and a lousy father. He's become mostly a shut in at Russellville, but it's kind of built for that type of behavior as they have all the amenities in his room he needs to...
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.
Russellville Park Retirement Community, conveniently and centrally located near the I-5 & I-84 corridor of Portland, has beautifully-appointed independent, assisted living and memory care apartments, it's true. But what really sets us apart from other retirement communities is our absolute...
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Photo of Markham House Assisted Living
1616 Photos available
9.5
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30 reviews
9.5
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30 reviews
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Mom was welcomed into the Markham House family with open arms. From day one Mom and our family were integrated into a family of professional, caring and highly skilled staff. From daily activities of living...
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.
Markham House offers enhanced Assisted Living Services. At Markham House we have set colossal standards for quality and choice in guest services, amenities, and most of all care.Meet new friends and entertain family in the beautifully appointed dining room. All meals are served restaurant-style,...
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Photo of The Estates at Town Center
1111 Photos available
9.4
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71 reviews
9.4
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71 reviews
5 star
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I have a 1 bedroom. The living room is very large so I divided the room into the dining room and living room. The 3 piece Lazy Boy recliner separates the living room and dining room table The recliner faces...
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.
The Estates at Town Center, located in the heart of the Clackamas Town Center area, is a well-established community for seniors that has been offering both Independent and Assisted Living care in the Happy Valley area for decades.
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Photo of Addington Place of Canfield
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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9.4
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53 reviews
9.4
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53 reviews
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I went like a prince, 3 chef prepared meals, housekeeping and wandering once week, fun activities, and always great service. The caregivers in medical staff are just sensational. If you have your own car and...
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.
Live at Canfield Place Retirement Community and live the balanced life. We are located in the peaceful neighborhood of Highland Hills, close to beautiful Sexton Mountain and Cooper Mountain Nature Park. However, we are a short bus ride to Beaverton, where you can catch The Max or indulge your...
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9.4
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65 reviews
9.4
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65 reviews
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Closest to mom's price range. Spacious room. Activities. Good food. . I haven't been able to visit the facility yet as I'm in Ohio, but I plan to come out for mom's 93rd birthday in July. She seems very...
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.
A warm, friendly, homelike atmosphere and attention to details are just few of the many reasons residents have chosen the elegant Courtyard Fountains Retirement Community located in the heart of Gresham, Oregon. One of Oregon's premier retirement communities, Courtyard Fountains is known for its...
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Photo of Murray Highland Memory Care
33 Photos available
9.3
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8 reviews
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8 reviews
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Staff was wonderful. Supportive, kind and welcoming. Activities were okay. It would have been nice to have more and a greater variety. The food was fine. No complaints. The room was a nice size, plenty of...
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.
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Photo of Cedarbrook Lodge Senior Living
1818 Photos available
9.3
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46 reviews
9.3
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46 reviews
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I like that they check on her if she doesn't show for a meal. They are nice and courteous. They've changed their menu and remodeled the dining area. For her, it feels more like a restaurant and that makes...
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.
Live your best life every day.With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment for your next home. Whether you’re looking for independent living or personal care, our senior living community...
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Photo of Courtyard at Mt. Tabor
1616 Photos available
9.3
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64 reviews
9.3
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64 reviews
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Overall experience...4-once we got in the experience was great though expensive. Value for the money..[Amount Removed]non-refundable fee just to apply! We started the application process on[Date Removed]....
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.
Courtyard at Mt. Tabor: Comfortable Senior LivingAssisted Living - Immediate OpeningsCourtyard at Mt. Tabor is a senior living community dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service in a luxuriously comfortable, home-like environment. Not part of a large chain, but instead privately...
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Photo of MorningStar at Laurelhurst
1919 Photos available
9.3
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12 reviews
9.3
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12 reviews
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The 1 room apartment is HUGE. The staff cleans and straightens up nicely. They communicate well. She is so well adjusted there and we are very happy. The place is bright, clean, smells good and pays attentio
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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9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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17 reviews
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They are amazing. great service and great food. they take great care of my mom. she had to transition from assisted to memory care and was seamless and great. And thanks overall to your company they were...
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.
“Our resort-style, beautifully designed senior living community was thoughtfully built in Beaverton, Oregon. This attractive area brings our residents a delightful destination, sitting right across the way from the city’s premier shopping destinations, like Tanasbourne Village and Sunset Square....
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9.2
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18 reviews
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I recently visited a friend for the first time and was immediately at ease when I walked in the doors. I was greeted with smiles and kind hello’s. The staff are warm and inviting. My friend is thriving...
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.
Davenport Place is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Silverton, Oregon. Silverton is located at the foot of the majestic Cascade Mountains, on the east side of the Willamette Valley. Silverton is famous for the exquisite Oregon Gardens as well as the nearby Frank Lloyd Wright home,...
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Photo of Cedar Crest Alzheimer's Special Care Center
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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21 reviews
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Let's just say 5 across the board. The care staff does their job very well. They seem much more experienced than staff I've seen at other facilities. Yes, we would recommend Cedar Crest to other families...
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.
Our Sinceri Senior Living-exclusive Meaningful Moments programming offers customized care plans, purposeful activities and events, and a caring staff that supports each resident’s holistic wellbeing each and every day. As a community dedicated to residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms...
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Photo of Lakeview Senior Living
1111 Photos available
9.2
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36 reviews
9.2
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36 reviews
5 star
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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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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
80.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
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
77.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.5%
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
12.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
25.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
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
71%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
74.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
54.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Redwood Heights by Cogir, Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care and Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Salem, Oregon. See full list of communities.
There are 256 nursing homes facilities near Salem, Oregon. See the full list.
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