Salem Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Salem for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,835/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

The thriving city of Salem, Oregon’s capital, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River Valley. The second-largest city in the state,residents of assisted living in Salem are provided with a wide range of services and a diversity of entertainment, attractions and community events.

Salem Recreation

Residents of assisted living in Salem can find whatever they need at the Lancaster Mall. Salem’s premier shopping center has over 80 specialty shops, 12 eateries, Regal theaters, major retailers such as Macy’s and Sears, and other services such as hair salons, photographers, optical services and banking. If needed, complimentary wheelchairs are available at security.

A visit to one of the many Willamette Valley wineries is always an enjoyable tasting adventure into the award winning wines of Oregon, as are visits to the farm markets for the finest and freshest produce the Valley has to offer. Salem First Wednesday is a fun monthly event for a music, food, art and shopping in downtown Salem.

Salem Activities

Center 50+ is the community center for seniors enjoying assisted living in Salem. It’s a great resource for seniors who want to get out, have fun and meet new people. Accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers, a division of the National Council on Aging, the center offers over 100 programs and services to seniors 50 years and older.

There’s adult education, arts and crafts, computer, dance, fitness, history and language classes, health screenings, game and music activities, workshops, excursions, and special events.

The historic city of Salem offers many attractions for history buffs. The Salem Heritage Network lists walking tours of many of Salem’s historic neighborhoods. The many museums in and around Salem, such as the Mission Mill Museum and the Bush House Museum, chronicle the history of area.

Salem Medical Facilities

Residents of assisted living in Salem are fortunate to have Salem Hospital conveniently located in the city. A regional medical center for the Willamette Valley, it is also the city’s largest private employer. The Hospital provides a wide range of services and has one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments. Its Urgent Care Center offers care for minor illnesses and injuries without an appointment.

Nearby Silverton Hospital, about 20 minutes from Salem, is a smaller hospital that provides a comprehensive mix of services, an emergency department and other technologically advanced services. The Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals, it’s the first Oregon hospital to receive the J.D. Power Award for service excellence, and the only Oregon hospital to be awarded the Press Ganey Summit Award for patient satisfaction.

Salem Transportation

The Cherriots public bus system provides affordable travel within the city. Residents of assisted living in Salem are able to learn how to use the bus by enrolling in free Travel Training with a Paratransit Specialist who plans the senior’s bus trips and rides along to the destination. If riding the bus is impossible due to a disability, the CherryLift service provides curb-to-curb van service. Wheels, a community transportation service, is also available for doctor visits, shopping trips and more. Reservations must be made in advance and the cost is a cash donation.

Find Assisted Living in Salem

Assisted living in Salem offers seniors small-town retirement living in Oregon’s capital city. To view a list of local senior housing, visit our Salem Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing writer Karen Tom.