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The staff are excellent, they understand memory issues. They are patient and take time with an individual that may be having a difficult time. The facility has multiple activities everyday to keep the residents busy and involved with their community.
About the facility Brookdale Salem
Brookdale Salem serves residents and families in Salem, Oregon, and surrounding areas like Marion County and the Polk County region of Willamette Valley in northwestern Oregon. The community specializes in supporting residents with different types of dementia and offers premiere memory care services. Here, residents have access to two memory care programs including the Clare Bridge and Solace program.
The Clare Bridge program is an exclusive brand of dementia care. It was established more than 30 years ago and provides residents with six planned activities each day to promote and preserve the use of their current skills. The Solace program provides additional support to residents in the later stages of dementia. It includes elements of the Clare Bridge, but offers even more services including grooming assistance, and opportunities to engage in aromatherapy and sensory activities, as well as music.
Residents often find comfort knowing their safety and needs are priorities here. Staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. An emergency alert system, secured entrances and exits, as well as an enclosed outdoor courtyard and garden are also used on site as additional ways to heighten security.
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Healthcare Services
- High Acuity Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Diabetic Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Memory Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
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- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
- Anytime Dining
- Special Dining Programs
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- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Air Conditioned
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Ground Floor Units
- Bath Tubs
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Handicap Accessible
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
Pets
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- Library
- Indoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Main Street Shops
- Barber Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- Central Fireplace
Recreational areas
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Raised Garden Beds
Services
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
Languages spoken
- Spanish
- English
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- Activities Off-site
- Stretching Classes
- Trivia Games
- Intergenerational Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Cooking Classes
- Art Classes
- Gardening Club
- Karaoke
- Day Trips and Outings
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Birthday Parties
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Dances
- BBQs or Picnics
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- Holiday Parties
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- Pet-focused Programs
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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Salem with 8.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Salem has 42 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Salem with 8.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Salem has 42 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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Anthony C - Toured community
Memory Care
October 27, 2025
Toured Brookdale Salem
I had a great tour of Brookdale Salem. The staff were welcoming and very friendly. I witnessed a care staff talking with a resident and she was so gentle and caring while she spoke to her. Everyone was busy working and the place was clean and free of clutter. The hallways are spacious and the place smells good. The rooms are very nice and clean. My experience while touring was very informative. I am gathering information for a future move for a loved one. I felt like all my questions were answered and was given a business card if i have anything additional i need to inquire about.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 16, 2025
Brookdale Salem
[name removed] is very kind and patient with residents. Many of the staff are very kind and helpful. I overheard the Nurse speaking rudely to a patient because they weren't allowing her to finish a conversation with someone, that's the only time I witnessed any issue with an employee being unkind. Facility is under corporate ownership and if you are paying out of pocket for care, it's very spendy. Care (with room rent) for my relative ranged from $[fee removed]-$[fee removed] per month. Cleanliness of room was lacking. Facility definitely needs to have more focus on daily room cleaning with training in proper cleaning techniques because I'm not sure how often room was cleaned along with floors being washed, it was not often enough. Perhaps they should consider hiring additional janitorial staff and it might get better. They have karaoke and fun activities for residents, they don't just sit around, it's
what I like best about Brookdale.
Response from Brookdale Salem
October 16, 2025
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and hope you will contact our management team to discuss further.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 23, 2025
Review for Brookdale Salem
The staff are excellent, they understand memory issues. They are patient and take time with an individual that may be having a difficult time. The facility has multiple activities everyday to keep the residents busy and involved with their community.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
April 9, 2025
Great Staff!
The staff is great.
Things are clean and the activities are very good. The food is ok.
The cost is very high. They have increased our costs by over $[removed] since we moved her in 5 months ago.
The laundry situation is not good. They have lost a number of her clothing items and she does not have one pair of matching socks left out of 12 pairs.
Response from Brookdale Salem
April 11, 2025
Thank you for choosing Brookdale and taking the time to share your feedback. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and encourage you to contact our management team.
John S - Resident/client
Memory Care
October 1, 2024
Over the top
Couldn't ask for better care! The entire experience was top notch. From the nurses, med techs. Executive Director, Sale and everyone was so welcoming and helpful from start to finish. My loved one was taken care of in a way that gave me reassurance. Communication with staff exceeded expectations.
Colleen S - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 26, 2024
5 Star Across the Board
Staff are awesome and sweet; Highly recommend anyone move in loved ones, feels sister is well-cared for and staff are exceptionally kind. loving, patient, compassionate. All around a great place.
Joann R - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 26, 2024
My mother is happy. Everything worked out great. I feel good about her being at Brookdale Salem.
Kenneth - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 29, 2023
Bad experience
My loved one was a resident at this facility and we had a terrible experience. The supervision was bad. They did not keep other residents from wandering into rooms and scaring my loved one. They did not listen to food preferences and my loved one vomited each time they gave her the food that she stated she didn't like. They did not refund all of our money. We would not recommend this facility. If someone is sent here, the family needs to check up on them frequently.
Response from Brookdale Salem
April 2, 2023
We take your comments seriously and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Our staff is committed to providing the highest-quality service and care and we will share your feedback with our management team.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 16, 2022
Brookdale Salem
They are very clean, staff is very personable.
From what have seen in the activities, they are very geared towards the residents abilities.
They seem to have adequate staffing.
Definitely do your homework and research before deciding on the location in which your loved one's would be staying at.
Emily E - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 29, 2022
Dad
Here's the thing I am beyond happy of how well they take care of my dad. He was at another memory care and it felt like a lot of the caregivers had very little experience with dementia. At Brookdale they KNOW my dad. They can tell the second something is "off" or wrong and they take care of it even if they have to call 911. They really care about him and he cares about them too. Brookdale is such a blessing to me because they help me so much too. I also love that they have a nurse practitioner that comes there for check ups especially since Dad doesn't always want to leave. I can't recommend Brookdale enough. I am so grateful to everyone that works there.
Terria N - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 21, 2022
A warm and fuzzy place for mom
Mom loves the place and is very happy.
Kim E - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 10, 2022
Caring and Compassionate Staff
The first time I walked into Brookdale I felt that it would be a good place to bring my aunt for her memory care needs. The more I talked with the staff, the more I was convinced of this. [name removed]. obviously cares deeply for the clients and is committed to her work of helping others. [name removed]. solved some very important problems for me very quickly, and runs a very clean and compassionate facility. [name removed] was the second person I met at Brookdale and he’s amazing at his job. [name removed]. made a special effort to make my aunt feel cared for, and really connected with her. From the time I moved her into Brookdale Salem, until she passed (not alone, the staff made certain), my aunt received excellent care. Thank you so much to these caregivers and the rest of the team for making a difficult time as pleasant as possible for my loved one. I appreciate them.
Joel P - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 14, 2021
My exercise with Brookdale was when I dropped my mom off around 9:30 pm on Sunday evening, The all female staff of four helped my mom out of car. They were so pleasant and kind I could see that my mom will be well cared for . Brookdale trains their staff to care for the residents. My confidence is through the roof.
Kelly M - Toured community
Memory Care
December 3, 2021
Our tour experience
Our family had an in person tour and the experience was great but there was just something about Brookdale Salem that wasn't going to the best fit for our loved one.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 5, 2021
Our experience with Brookdale
I think the staff was very friendly at Brookdale Salem. Everybody is generally shuffled together to the dining room, activities, TV rooms, etc. As far as my observation, there was not much more to it. My dad missed meals and activities frequently, he was not wanting to engage with the residents who were there. It was not the right fit for him.
Response from Brookdale Salem
October 6, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. By giving us your feedback, you are helping us to understand what we do well and what we need to focus on improving. Please be assured your feedback will be reviewed and used to help better serve our residents and their families.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 29, 2021
It is a pretty good community
Overall community is clean, and the staff members are friendly. The care services are pretty good as well as the meals and dining service. We do not know what activities they have going on right now but we have received pictures of our loved one watching movies with other residents. We were excepting a little more for the value but they do a great job keeping us informed with everything that is going on.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 24, 2021
Great experience
We chose Brookdale Salem because they allowed my mom to bring her cat, there was good feedback on communication, and there was a spin down option with medicaid so if she runs out of assets she will be able to stay. The staff members have been very helpful and upfront with me. I get an activities schedule so I know that they have a lot of things going on for the residents. They are very good about calling you to let you know what is going on with your loved one. I would definitely recommend to others looking.
Amber D - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 25, 2021
A trustworthy facility
Our loved one is super picky and she has yet to complain about the food and is gaining weight which is a good thing, but there is no dining service right now due to covid
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 18, 2021
a good community based facility
My biggest issue is that they need more staff in the community, and I would like to see the food quality increase. I would definitely recommend this community to others
Barb E - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 12, 2020
A Great Home
Absolutely a great place. My 93 year old mom has been living there over 1 year and though she does have dementia she’s very happy there. The caregivers are great. The programs coordinator [name removed] and her side kick [name removed] are excellent. Even though Covid is a huge concern they find ways to keep the residence safe yet still engaged, entertained and happy. [name removed] the head house-keeper is caring, kind and up beat. I’m very impressed with the executive director [name removed], her love and care for the residence is clearly seen. Brookdale Salem truly is a wonderful home for our loved ones.
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