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1270 Madrona Ave S, Salem, OR 97302
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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 471 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Salem. Collectively, the average rating for these communities is 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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1270 Madrona Ave S, Salem, OR 97302
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READ MORE2950 Boone Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306
"My friend seems to be very content at Boone Ridge. We're very happy with the facility. He seems very happy there. He has a room with a private bath; it seems very nice. He's got his bed, he's got a loveseat, he's got a TV, and a bookshelf. It's very ..."
READ MORE1880 Fisher Road NE, Salem, OR 97305
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READ MORE989 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My family member has lived at Timberhill Place for 2 1/2 years now, after leaving a "big name" facility. The difference is night and day! The care is beyond excellent. The staff is retained for years and years, not days. The apartments are perfect...."
READ MORE1165 McGee Court, Keizer, OR 97303
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My father has moved here. It's been very good. The staff is very good. It's very clean and laid out very well. I wasn't able to try the food. I asked residents who were eating the food and they told me the food was very good, very healthy, and very n..."
READ MORE345 Southwest Hill Road South, Mcminnville, OR 97128
5.0
(5 reviews)
"It was a very nice place. It's new, wide open, and very bright. They have a nice facility and a good size room. The staff was excellent. The dining area was bright and open. It was just very pleasant...."
READ MORE721 North East 27th Street, Mcminnville, OR 97128
4.6
(9 reviews)
"My wife is doing pretty good at Brookdale McMinnville City Center. It's real homey and friendly. The staff is outstanding. They've been very helpful in all areas. She was on quarantine for 10 days. They have just about anything, puzzles, books, card ..."
READ MORE145 NE Conifer Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97330
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My parents-in-law moved into Conifer House. It's a small community. There are only l15 residents in the assisted living part, and there's a memory care facility attached to it. So if we need that, we can work on it. The people there are super helpful..."
READ MORE703 Evergreen Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I toured Silver Creek Senior Living. It was very, very nice, but they had very limited Medicaid apartment availability. The tour was really good. The community looked like it had a great atmosphere, and there were lots of activities and things to kee..."
READ MORE213 NE Fircrest Drive, Mcminnville, OR 97128
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We fell in love with the apartment at Fircrest Senior Living. It's beautiful and had a balcony that overlooked the airport of McMinnville. The manager was absolutely fabulous, very friendly, open, led us around, and wants us there. We can take our do..."
READ MORE5525 Mcleod Lane NE, Keizer, OR 97303
4.2
(9 reviews)
"We were impressed with Bonaventure at Keizer Station. It looks very nice. It's very well laid out. The room was nice, bright and open. There was plenty of room, and we were very impressed with it. The appliances were there; it was fully outfitted. T..."
READ MORE420 Geri Street NW, Albany, OR 97321
4.2
(20 reviews)
"I toured Bonaventure of Albany. It was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly and nice, and they kept in contact with us for quite a while after the tour. It's a beautiful building. The rooms were small, but they were nice...."
READ MORE775 North East 27th Street, Mcminnville, OR 97128
4.1
(11 reviews)
"The thing that I really noticed about Brookdale McMinnville Town Center is the vibrancy of the social programs, and how the residents were out in the hallways together socializing, choosing to be together. That was encouraging. I noticed that there w..."
READ MORE155 S. Evergreen, Woodburn, OR 97071
4.1
(31 reviews)
"Country Meadows Village was more of what we were looking for. The assisted living was right across the driveway, so everything was close by. The apartments were all in one building and they had housekeeping come in and you didn't have to hire that on..."
READ MORE621 West Oak St., Lebanon, OR 97355
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The friendly and helpful staff at The Oaks, which includes some long-term employees, is wonderful. The dining room servers have smiles for the residents and see that they have everything they need when meals are served. There are nicer apartment fl..."
READ MORE930 Oak Street, Silverton, OR 97381
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We liked them, but it was more like a senior living than assisted living, and Mom wasn’t ready for that. It was small, with only 30 rooms. ..."
READ MORE1 Towers Ln, Mount Angel, OR 97362
3.9
(22 reviews)
"We put a deposit at Mount Angel Towers. It sat out in the country. They have lots of grounds, and they have lots of activities. They have a big wood workshop that men can go to. The staff is great. The residents are very happy to be there. Everybody ..."
READ MORE592 Bever Dr NE, Keizer, OR 97303
3.8
(14 reviews)
"I'm now a resident of Brookdale River Road. The staff is very good and very nice. I like them. The facility is well-kept. It's older, but it's in good repair. I like my room. It is just about the right size. The only thing I have to mention is I don'..."
READ MORE2445 Southeast Geary Street, Albany, OR 97322
3.7
(23 reviews)
"Brookdale Geary Street was a nice place. They had lots of activities for the seniors there, and it also appeared that they had several people on staff to help. They're well kept up and nice, and they had good amenities. I did not try the food, but th..."
READ MORE3802 Hayes Street, Newberg, OR 97132
3.7
(20 reviews)
"The thing that I noticed first off at Brookdale Newberg was how beautiful the dining room was. I imagine that the residents feel like they're eating in a five-star restaurant. There's white tablecloths and there was a two story set of windows with a ..."
READ MOREGenworth'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 |
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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.
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...