Memory Care Communities in Salem, Oregon

The cost of memory care in Salem is higher than both the state and national averages, which are $6,306 and $5,625, respectively. The most expensive city for memory care in Oregon is Eugene, which has an average that is $153 higher than Salem. The most affordable is Corvallis which averages $5,606 a month. Portland’s average of $6,219 is a bit closer, while seniors who need affordability may also want to look at Medford, which is $1,075 more affordable than Salem.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The average cost for memory care in Salem is $6,875 a month, though this cost can vary depending on the services and location of a particular community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Oregon page.

Older adults in Salem have several care options, and they can expect to pay $6,875 a month for memory care. The most affordable senior care option is an assisted living facility, which averages $1,375 a month less than memory care. Seniors who need care at home can choose home care or add some basic nursing care with home health care, both of which average $6,101 a month. The most costly option is skilled nursing in a nursing home, which costs $3,740 a month more than memory care.

The Oregon Department of Human Services provides oversight and licensing to memory care facilities through the Office of Safety, Oversight and Quality. Seniors and their families can learn the rules and regulations from this office, report abuse or find a list of licensed providers.

• The property crime rate in Salem is 58.9, which is significantly higher than the national average. Seniors do benefit from a lower-than-average violent crime rate of 20, and memory care facilities provide many features to enhance the safety of their residents.
• Though the cost of living in Salem is two points higher than national averages, it is more affordable than the state as a whole. Transportation, utility and healthcare costs are lower than average, giving seniors some areas where they can save.
• Salem’s temperate climate means warm and dry summers and cool winters, with temperatures between 30 and 45 in the colder months. The area is known for its rain, averaging 45 inches a year, and it gets minimal snow in the winter.
• Salem has several healthcare options for its residents, including Salem Hospital, which is ranked fourth in the state. The city is also close to Portland, home to the state’s best hospital, OHSU Hospital, which is ranked among the top 50 in the country for geriatrics.
• Salem has been a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network since 2017. Member communities offer seniors better transportation options and housing choices while providing key services to help them in their retirement.
• Salem and the rest of Oregon are considered moderately tax-friendly to seniors. The state’s lack of sales tax is a perk for older adults on limited incomes. It also exempts Social Security taxes from income tax. Property taxes in the area are lower than average, but other retirement accounts, including pensions, are subject to income taxes.