Salem, the capital city of Oregon, houses 23 assisted living facilities where aging seniors can access assistance with daily living activities and personal care. Based on 2024 numbers, seniors...
This article showcases 473 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Salem. Collectively, the average rating for these communities is 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
4050 12th St. Cutoff SE, Salem, OR 97302
4.3
(9 reviews)
We moved dad from independent living to assisted living. His room layout is near identical to the 1 bedroom apartment he left. After touring 4 places in South Salem, we chose Redwood Heights over the others for the quality of care they provide. ...
$5,140
4710 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302
4.3
(6 reviews)
My mother just moved into Regency Woodland. The service is fine, and she loves it there. They play bingo and made cookies and had candies for them on Valentine's Day. She likes the ladies that live there with her. She has neighbors next door who come...
$3,963
695 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
3.8
(17 reviews)
My husband is staying in Prestige Senior Living. We chose that place because it's just around the corner from where he is staying. I wanted him to be closer to the to the house and his family. The girl who toured us answered all the questions that we...
$3,250
4452 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305
4.1
(8 reviews)
Cedar Village Assisted Living & Memory Care is affordable. It's beautiful. The people were nice. I got to hug one of the clients. The staff was very professional. They have activities, they said, three or four times a week, that they can come down an...
$3,990
4795 Skyline Rd. South, Salem, OR 97306
3.7
(15 reviews)
Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills was wonderful. The people were great. It was very clean. I think it would be a nice place for someone to live. The staff who gave me the tour were very helpful and very nice. The room was spacious. Their dining a...
$4,400
3411 Boone Road SE, Salem, OR 97317
3.5
(21 reviews)
We toured Bonaventure of Salem. The property was not that attractive. It was kind of remote from things. You look out the windows, and you see the major highway very close. The interior of the place felt classy, which appealed to us. The hallways wer...
$3,650
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1471 Jonmart Ave, Salem, OR 97306
4.0
(1 reviews)
What I like best about Briden Kinder Care is that it's well-kept and they have friendly staff. What I like least is that their driveways is really steep. We did not taste the food, but the food smelled good. The facility was very nice. The rooms were...
$4,500
4943 Rankin Ct SE, Salem, OR 97306
We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential setting. Your independence and sense of self is enhanced with our supportive environment. Live worry-free and secure knowing we are always here for you. Our professionally trained staff are ready to help you when needed 24 hours a day. We know food is an important part of your daily enjoyment. The menu is carefully prepared with you in mind. Every Service Is Included 4 Staff Personalized Care Plans Three Nutritious and Delicious Meals Snacks and Drinks Anytime Secure Environment Medication Assistance by Certified Staff Dressing Assistance Bathing and Grooming Assistance Mobility Assistance Incontinence Assistance and Supplies We do your laundry and housekeeping Special Features We understand your needs. We respect your individuality. We offer you special features to enhance your activities of daily living. So live well and be happy. It's all here: 24 Hr Assistance Personal Care Manager Health & Wellness Activities to Stimulate the Senses Wireless Internet Cable Television Dementia Care When your loved one requires special care, we can help. We design personalized therapeutic care plans to nourish the body, mind and spirit. Maintaining a consistent routine with familiar caregivers is important. In our cozy settings, individuals suffering from dementia feel at home and secure. 24 hr Personal Attention Incontinence Care Supervision and Companionship Calming low-stimuli environment Positive Social Interactions To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Oregon Department of Human Services Facility Search
$5,500
4625 Baldwin Ct NE, Salem, OR 97306
We are five-star caring home our caregivers, very educated and trained. We do have two RNs on call if needed. We are a 24-hour care home. We are experienced with all care. Very nice and clean home. We have a really nice backyard with the fruit trees where our residents can go and walk on a nice day. We have two covered patios. Its good for any weather to be outside. Our residents always do activities if they want too, summer time we have vegetable garden, some of our residents like to work in the garden. Our house is in the cul-de-sac very quiet area.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Oregon Department of Human Services Facility Search
$4,000
910 Boone Road Southeast, Salem, OR 97306
4.2
(15 reviews)
They do a Wonderful job caring for my Mom , she has improved being there and is happy ...
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4398 Glencoe St NE, Salem, OR 97301
4.2
(11 reviews)
I chose The Woods at Willowcreek for my mom because it was quiet and peaceful. Everybody from the very first staff member that we dealt with, to the girl that takes care of mom, were all very nice. The food is good. My mom is in their memory care uni...
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4138 Market Street, Ne, Salem, OR 97301
4.2
(11 reviews)
The Springs at Lancaster Village was very nicely done. The room was very roomy. It had a nice kitchenette with very good storage. They showed us some exercise classes and a schedule of other activities. The staff was excellent. It had a very warm and...
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3988 12th Street Cutoff SE, Salem, OR 97302
4.5
(5 reviews)
I found upon entering the community that the staff all seemed to be happy in what they were doing, right down to the house keeper. I was met with open arms and, they were overly helpful. The building was very clean and very well maintained, not a bul...
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2990 Boone Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97306
4.5
(4 reviews)
Boone Ridge just opened up. It was too expensive, and they had a lot of glitches they needed to work out. The bathroom door, and the bedroom door clashed, so you couldn't open one without the other one opening, and they fired the chef at the end of t...
$3,595
2480 Coral Avenue,, Salem, OR 97305
4.0
(4 reviews)
What a sweet little gem, hidden in a quiet neighborhood with an amazing graciousness of compassionate, loving and attentiveness to our father who recently passed away. The feeling of family radiates from staff to the residents. Sweet Bye N Bye is tr...
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1625 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301
3.1
(8 reviews)
I have with a few ladies who were residents of this facility and I am impressed everytime I see the relations the staff have with the residents. When you walk in, it feels like your at home, by the constant smiles and realness in their talk. How well...
$2,692
2730 Fisher Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
5.0
(1 reviews)
Our experience with Skyway Heavenly Homes was really nice. It was in a house and it had three other people in it. The staff was two women that ran the place along with two workers. She had breakfast, lunch, and dinner there, and her own room with fur...
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1548 Hallet Ct Nw, Salem, OR 97304
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Premier Care Homes for my mother because it was close to where I live, it was nice, and it seemed to be a good fit. It's a lovely home, and the staff was nice and seemed capable. They're all memory care, and the food is good. It has a very q...
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2855 Evergreen Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
My impression of Four Seasons Residential Care Facility was very good. The community was very clean. It was a fairly new place so the rooms were reasonably sized. A little bit small maybe. The reason why we didn't choose this place was because they t...
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1270 Madrona Ave S, Salem, OR 97302
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Assisted Living
Dawn15
4.0
Review of Bonaventure of Salem
Bonaventure of Salem was very nice, but I felt that they should have recognized that mom-in-law needed the memory care as opposed to pushing for assisted living. They were very friendly, though....
Assisted Living
Shirley
3.0
Review of Bonaventure of Salem
I toured Bonaventure of Salem, but I didn't like it. It was like a four-story building, and the rooms felt like living in a hotel. They're off of the hallway. There are spaces for things that I...
Assisted Living
Ruth B
5.0
Review of Redwood Heights Assisted Living
We moved dad from independent living to assisted living. His room layout is near identical to the 1 bedroom apartment he left. After touring 4 places in South Salem, we chose Redwood Heights...
Provider response
Hi Ruth, Our team aims to provide the highest quality care for every resident, and we are so happy to see that they've delivered at Redwood Heights Assisted Living. Thank you so much for taking...
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey details the monthly cost of assisted living in Salem as $5,550, the lowest rate in the state. While costs in Eugene sit almost $100 higher at $5,645, Portland seniors pay much more at $6,370 per month. Assisted living facilities in Bend charge even higher rates, at $6,498. However, Medford's monthly rate of $6,770 stands as the most expensive for assisted living in Oregon.
Salem
$5,550
Oregon
$5,825
United States
$5,350
Eugene
$5,645
Portland
$6,370
Bend
$6,498
Medford
$6,770
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the monthly cost for assisted living averages $5,500 in Salem. This is around 9% above the median in Oregon and even higher than the United States as a whole, with a substantial difference of 22%.
Seniors who are eligible can apply for funds to help pay for their assisted living care through the following government programs: the Oregon Health Plan, which is the state’s Medicaid program, and the Community First Choice Option.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page.
Seniors who require assistance with daily tasks can benefit from the support of an assisted living facility for $5,550 per month. Nursing homes present another option. Designed for seniors with extensive medical needs or chronic health conditions, these facilities offer a higher level of care and supervision. However, rates for a semi-private room in a nursing home in Salem are lower than rates for assisted living, at $5,293.
Assisted Living Facility
$5,550
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,293
Salem helps its elderly community age well and achieve a better quality of life through numerous resources at little or no cost, ranging from recreational opportunities to care options counseling. While most seniors can benefit, some of these programs may have additional eligibility criteria to keep in mind.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | (866) 206-4799 | NWSDS is the Area Agency on Aging serving Salem and all of Marion County. It connects residents with nearby resources and offers free counseling to older adults and families planning for long-term care. In addition, the agency maintains a list of area assisted living facilities with detailed information on their licensing, inspections and, if applicable, reports of abuse. Other programs include peer-led counseling groups, money management training and wellness activities such as tai chi and diabetes prevention workshops. |
| Marion County Veteran Service Office | (971) 707-4400 | Marion County's Veteran Service Office's staff helps former U.S. military members and their dependents with compensation issues through in-person or phone consultations. VA representatives can also assist with health care coverage and pensions and disability benefits claims, which may ease the burden of assisted living expenses. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 522-2602 | Oregon's OLTCO investigates and solves complaints made by residents of assisted living communities or their families. Ombudsmen usually deal with billing fraud, abuse, neglect, lack of hygiene, and situations that compromise a senior's quality of life. Staff members can also provide information about nearby facilities and how to afford care costs. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Connection | (855) 673-2372 | The ADRC of Oregon is part of a nationwide effort to help seniors and their loved ones understand care options they can access. Residents can talk to a local specialist to learn about helpful services in the area, including legal counseling and caregiver support. Free assistance is also available to create a short- or long-term care plan. |
| Salem Center 50+ | (503) 588-6303 | The Salem Center 50+ provides affordable opportunities for socialization through multiple recreational activities, including arts and crafts, painting workshops and reading groups. Seniors who want to remain physically active can join the on-site gym and take up yoga, tai chi or Zumba. Many personal development classes are also available on topics such as first aid, languages and technology. |
Salem Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Oregon are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Oregon page for more information about these laws.
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