Senior Living in Salem, OR: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Salem, Oregon spans 59 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Marion and Polk counties in Oregon. 0 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Salem: 59 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Marion and Polk counties in Oregon, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 2 independent living, life plan or 55+ communities and 26 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Marion County, OR 47 communities
- Avamere Court at Keizer RCFKeizer, OR · Assisted Living
- Battle Creek Memory CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bonaventure of Keizer Assisted LivingKeizer, OR · Assisted Living
- Bonaventure of Keizer Memory CareKeizer, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bonaventure of Salem Assisted LivingSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Bonaventure of Salem Memory CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Boone Ridge Memory CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Boone Ridge Senior Living CommunitySalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Brookdale River RoadKeizer, OR · Assisted Living
- Brookdale SalemSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookstone Alzheimer's Special Care CenterSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Cascade Park Retirement CenterWoodburn, OR · Assisted Living
- Cascades of StaytonStayton, OR · Assisted Living
- Cedar Village Assisted Living CommunitySalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Cedar Village Memory Care CommunitySalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Coral Springs Residential CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Country Meadows VillageWoodburn, OR · Assisted Living
- Elliott ResidenceSublimity, OR · Assisted Living
- Emerald GardensWoodburn, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Everbloom Memory CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Faye Wright Senior LivingSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Fieldstone Village at Keizer RidgeKeizer, OR · Assisted Living
- Fieldstone Village at Keizer Ridge Memory CareKeizer, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Harmony House of SalemSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Hawthorne House of SalemSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Heartwood PlaceWoodburn, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Heritage House of WoodburnWoodburn, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Lancaster Village 2Salem, OR · Assisted Living
- Mckillop ResidenceSublimity, OR · Assisted Living
- Meadow Creek Village Assisted LivingSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Minds In Motion InitiativeSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Mt Angel TowersMount Angel, OR · Assisted Living
- Mt. Angel Orchard HouseMount Angel, OR · Assisted Living
- Prestige Senior Living Southern HillsSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Redwood Heights Retirement and Assisted Living CommunitySalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Reflections Memory CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Regency WoodlandSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Rosewood Court Residential CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Santiam Gardens Residential CareSalem, OR · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Silver Creek Assisted Living FacilityWoodburn, OR · Assisted Living
- Silver Creek Memory Care CommunityWoodburn, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care - WestSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care FacilitiesSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Arbor at Avamere CourtKeizer, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Springs at Lancaster VillageSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- The Springs at WillowcreekSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Trustwell Living at Davenport PlaceSilverton, OR · Assisted Living
Polk County, OR 12 communities
- Blue Haven Memory Care - DallasDallas, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Blue Haven Memory Care - IndependenceIndependence, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Capital Manor Retirement CommunitySalem, OR · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Dallas Retirement Village Assisted LivingDallas, OR · Assisted Living
- Dallas Retirement Village Assisted Living HudDallas, OR · Assisted Living
- Dallas Retirement Village Memory Care CenterDallas, OR · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Heron Pointe Senior LivingMonmouth, OR · Assisted Living
- Jefferson Lodge Memory Care CommunityDallas, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Prestige Senior Living Orchard HeightsSalem, OR · Assisted Living
- Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights Memory CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Iris Memory CareSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Windsong at Eola HillsSalem, OR · Assisted Living · Memory Care
How much does senior living cost in Salem?
Assisted living in the Salem area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Salem range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Oregon’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Salem?
0 of the 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Salem metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Health & Rehabilitation Center | Salem, OR | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 100 | Evergreen Healthcare Group |
| Independence Health & Rehabilitation Center | Independence, OR | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 80 | Evergreen Healthcare Group |
| Tierra Rose Care Center | Salem, OR | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 76 | Independent |
| Avamere Court at Keizer | Keizer, OR | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 69 | Avamere |
| Dallas Retirement Village Health Center | Dallas, OR | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 121 | Independent |
| Keizer Nursing and Rehabilitation | Keizer, OR | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 49 | Volare Health |
| Mt Angel Health and Rehabilitation | Mount Angel, OR | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 93 | The Ensign Group |
| Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside | Salem, OR | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 88 | Avamere |
| Salem Transitional Care | Salem, OR | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 80 | Avamere |
| French Prairie Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Woodburn, OR | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 80 | Volare Health |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Salem areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Salem metro is spread across Marion and Polk counties in Oregon. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Oregon
- Salem (36)
- Keizer (9)
- Woodburn (8)
- Dallas (6)
- Mount Angel (3)
- Independence (2)
- Sublimity (2)
- Stayton (1)
- Monmouth (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
Salem senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Oregon, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 0 Salem-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 59 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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