Best Skilled Nursing in Salem, Oregon
5 communities found
Salem offers 9 skilled nursing communities, all residential, drawing an average rating of 3.9 across 259 reviews read. Of the 4 communities with Medicare star ratings, one holds 5 stars and one holds 4 or more, with an average of 3 stars overall. Four of the nine are known to be large communities.
- 5communities
- 3.3average rating, 5 rated
- 182family reviews read
Tierra Rose
Salem, Oregon
3.7(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Salem Transitional Care
Salem, Oregon
3.5(63)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amedisys Home Health Care
Salem, Oregon
3.2(17)
Medicare home health · 3.5★
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation
Salem, Oregon
3.1(44)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside
Salem, Oregon
2.8(41)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Salem
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
3.7 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 76 units
- 2
3.5 (63 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 80 units
- 3
3.2 (17 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews are mixed, with praise for individual nurses and therapists alongside complaints about scheduling, communication, and being dropped from services without warning.
- 4
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation
3.1 (44 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Families give mixed feedback, praising staff kindness and therapy quality while others report lapses in basic care and inconsistent food.
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Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside
2.8 (41 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 88 units
This skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has a low overall rating, though no detailed family reviews describe day-to-day experiences.
What families say about skilled nursing in Salem
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Salem communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned by 67% of the 9 communities, along with the building and grounds, noted by 44%. Cleanliness and medical or nursing care each come up in 33% of communities, as does memory care support. On the concern side, communication with families is the top issue at 44%, followed by staff attitude and cost or billing, each at 33%, and food and dining at 22%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 60%
- Medical and nursing care 60%
- Building and grounds 60%
- Activities and social life 40%
- Food and dining 20%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 60%
- Cost and billing 40%
- Staff attitude 20%
- Food and dining 20%
Skilled Nursing in Salem: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), emergency call system (5), medication management (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5), 24-hour staff (5), gathering / activity spaces (4).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Oregon
Most Oregon families start by covering the cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living out of pocket, drawing on savings, pensions and retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can offset some of these costs, and it is worth reviewing the policy's terms early since coverage and waiting periods vary. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps pay for the cost of care, and it is worth checking eligibility directly with the VA.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Oregon.
Skilled Nursing near Salem
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keizer5.1 mi | 15 | 3.9 / 5 | 5.1 mi |
| Woodburn16.8 mi | 7 | 4.2 / 5 | 16.8 mi |
| Albany21.1 mi | 19 | 4.3 / 5 | 21.1 mi |
| McMinnville21.5 mi | 23 | 4 / 5 | 21.5 mi |
| Molalla25.8 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 25.8 mi |
| Newberg26.5 mi | 17 | 4 / 5 | 26.5 mi |
| Canby27.5 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 27.5 mi |
| Lebanon27.6 mi | 12 | 4.4 / 5 | 27.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Salem, 182 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; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Salem ask about.
- Home Care in Oregon: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Salem: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Salem, Oregon?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Salem, Oregon, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Salem are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Tierra Rose (3.7★, 17 ratings), Salem Transitional Care (3.5★, 63 ratings), Amedisys Home Health Care (3.2★, 17 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Salem?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Salem has assisted living (18 communities), memory care (17 communities), independent living (16 communities), at-home care (10 communities), home health (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Salem?
Families rate Salem skilled nursing long term care communities 3.3 out of 5 on average, across 182 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Salem skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Salem communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 60%), building and grounds (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are communication with families (60%), cost and billing (40%), staff attitude (20%).
How do Salem nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Salem carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 1 is 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.
