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10 Best Nursing Homes in Salem, OR

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Salem nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Salem, OR may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Salem or another care type is right for you. Browse 33 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Salem.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sunnyslope, South Central and West Salem.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marquam, Scotts Mills and Silverton.

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zipAverageCost: $5,122

Nursing Homes Facilities near Salem, OR

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Photo of St Rita's Senior Care Community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Salem, OR

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $5,122 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Turner, OR with an average of $4,905 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, vs. nearby cities

Salem, OR
$5,122/mo
$5,128/mo
$4,905/mo

Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, vs. state and national averages

Salem, OR
$5,122/mo
$4,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, vs. other senior living options

$5,126/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,122/mo

Nursing homes costs in Salem, OR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,728/mo
Studio
$5,535/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,778/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,214/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$5,122/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,698/mo$4,563/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,126/mo$4,939/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,099/mo$4,162/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Salem, OR:$5,122/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, OR:$4,698/mo
Oregon:$4,563/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Salem, OR:$5,126/mo
Oregon:$4,939/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Salem, OR:$4,099/mo
Oregon:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,016/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 median 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$6,443/mo$5,983/mo+7.7%
Oregon$6,590/mo$6,214/mo+6.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Salem, OR
2024 average cost:$6,443/mo
2023 average cost:$5,983/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Oregon
2024 average cost:$6,590/mo
2023 average cost:$6,214/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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.

Vineyard Heights Assisted Living in McMinnville, OR

3.9
We are independent and so quality of care doesn't apply. The meals are very much in need of improvement. The activities are nearly nonexistent but they try and overall the value is good. We would recommend this community to other families but it would need to meet a clients needs. So for ...
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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
82.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.3%
19.2%
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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
79.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.5%
1.4%
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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
6.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
0.1%
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
27.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
0.8%
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
72.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
72.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Redwood Heights Assisted Living, Sweet Bye N Bye Memory Care and Bonaventure of Salem are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Salem, Oregon. See full list of communities.

There are 33 nursing homes facilities near Salem, Oregon. See the full list.

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