Best Senior Living in Salem, Virginia
11 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 17 senior care options in Salem: 11 communities and 6 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 1,226 public reviews.
- 17options listed
- 4.1average rating, 16 rated
- 1,226family reviews read
Snyder Nursing Home
Salem, Virginia
4.8(47)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center
Salem, Virginia
4.6(713)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
TerraBella Salem
Salem, Virginia
4.6(57)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Salem Senior Citizens
Salem, Virginia
4.6(41)
Independent Living
Richfield Living - Knollwood Apartments
Salem, Virginia
4.7(9)
Independent Living
Richfield Living - Town Center
Salem, Virginia
5(2)
Independent Living
Friendship Salem Terrace
Salem, Virginia
4.2(38)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Friendship Richfield Living - Joseph C Thomas Center
Salem, Virginia
3.5(6)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Friendship Richfield Living
Salem, Virginia
3.8(77)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Friendship Richfield Living - The Oaks
Salem, Virginia
3.3(8)
Assisted Living
Richfield Living - The Health Center - Salem Campus
Salem, Virginia
2.7(9)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Salem
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (47 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 45 units
Families describe Snyder Nursing Home as a clean, well-run skilled nursing facility where staff treat residents with kindness and patience. Multiple reviewers highlight the administrator's personal involvement, including…
- 2
Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center
4.6 (713 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 240 units
Salem Health & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Salem, Virginia, holding a strong 4.6-star average from 714 Google reviews. Beyond the rating, no specific reviewer feedback or amenity…
- 3
4.6 (57 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
TerraBella Salem is an assisted living and independent living community in Salem, Virginia, that emphasizes wellness programming, all-day dining flexibility, and concierge-style support for residents. While no direct…
- 4
4.6 (41 reviews)· Independent Living
Salem Senior Citizens is more of a community activity center for seniors than a residential care community, and reviewers consistently praise its friendly atmosphere, variety of classes, and social events. Visitors…
- 5
Richfield Living - Knollwood Apartments
4.7 (9 reviews)· Independent Living
Richfield Living - Knollwood Apartments has only a handful of Google reviews, but the ones available touch on a mix of building services, meeting spaces, and front-desk staffing. Reviewers mention a responsive on-site…
- 6
4.2 (38 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Reviewers describe Friendship Salem Terrace as a clean, well-maintained community with attractive apartments, valley views, and a range of recreational activities for residents. Several praised the memory care unit…
- 7
Friendship Richfield Living - Joseph C Thomas Center
3.5 (6 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews of this Salem, Virginia skilled nursing and memory care community are mixed: several families describe a warm, home-like atmosphere and kind, attentive staff, while at least one family raises serious concerns…
- 8
3.8 (77 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for Friendship Richfield Living are sharply divided: residents and rehab patients in independent living and short-term therapy describe a warm, well-run community, while several families of skilled nursing/rehab…
- 9
Friendship Richfield Living - The Oaks
3.3 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living
Reviews of The Oaks are mixed and limited in number, with some families praising caring staff and a safe environment while at least one reviewer strongly criticized recent restrictions on residents and how management…
- 10
Richfield Living - The Health Center - Salem Campus
2.7 (9 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 112 units
Reviews for this skilled nursing/long-term care community are largely critical, with multiple families describing neglect, unresponsive staff, and unresolved complaints during residents' final months. One family praised…
What families say about senior living in Salem
Counted across the review summaries of 17 Salem communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 76%
- Memory care 29%
- Communication with families 24%
- Building and grounds 24%
- Activities and social life 18%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 41%
- Cost and billing 35%
- Communication with families 29%
- Medical and nursing care 24%
“I am pleased with the help I'm getting here. Everyone is nice and helpful. The activities we have are fun. I have met some wonderful people.”
“I want to give a huge thank you to Jannessa, med tech on the memory care level and say how much her kindness and knowledge has made my moms life at terra bella a good one. Jannessa is very caring and gets to know the residents. She is top notch! Thank you for all you do!”
“Props to the staff at this location. This is the nicest and cleanest nursing home I've ever seen. The ladies are also so friendly. They seem to love their job. My grandmother is here and they take good care of her. Thank you ladies for all your hard work, yall are very much appreciated!!!! :)”
Senior Living in Salem: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (14), medication management (13), housekeeping (11), emergency call system (11), gathering / activity spaces (10), dietary accommodations (9).
Senior Living near Salem
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke6.6 mi | 46 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Blacksburg19.4 mi | 14 | 4.2 / 5 | 19.4 mi |
| Christiansburg20.9 mi | 8 | 4.8 / 5 | 20.9 mi |
| Radford29.1 mi | 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 29.1 mi |
| Bedford30.5 mi | 9 | 4.3 / 5 | 30.5 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 17 communities listed in Salem, 1,226 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Salem ask about.
- Home Care in Virginia: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Salem: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Salem, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 17 senior living communities in Salem, Virginia, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Salem are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Cornerstone Caregiving (5★, 49 ratings), Companion Home Care Inc (4.9★, 37 ratings), Snyder Nursing Home (4.8★, 47 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Salem?
Beyond senior living, Salem has independent living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (4 communities), at-home care (4 communities), memory care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Salem?
Families rate Salem senior living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 1,226 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Salem senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 17 Salem communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 76%), memory care (mentioned for 29%), communication with families (mentioned for 24%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (41%), cost and billing (35%), communication with families (29%).
How do Salem nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Salem carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Salem bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
