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Sundial 55+ Community

2200 Lancaster Dr SE

4(81 ratings)· Salem average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Housing model
Residents own homes, pay monthly lot rent
Pool access
Pool restricted to homeowners only, no guests
Rent trend
Space rent reportedly rose from $300 to $1100
Resident tenure
Some residents have lived here 12-35 years

What Families Think

Sundial is a gated 55+ manufactured-home community in Salem, Oregon, where residents own their homes and pay monthly lot rent for shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, and gym. Long-time residents often praise the clean grounds and friendly neighbors, but many recent reviews describe steep rent hikes, reduced amenities, and frustration with management.

The Good

  • Clean, well-maintained grounds and homes
  • Friendly, helpful neighbors look out for each other
  • Pool, hot tub, clubhouse, and gym on-site
  • Many long-term residents stay 12+ years
  • Organized activities like ukulele classes and socials

The Bad

  • Several reviewers report large rent increases over time
  • Multiple complaints about removed amenities like laundry rooms, RV parking
  • One report of a rude, uncooperative park manager
  • Pool access limited to homeowners, excluding family guests
  • Confusing layout described as a maze by multiple visitors
  • Clubhouse remodel reportedly stalled for two years

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sundial 55+ Community is a senior living community in Salem, Oregon offering Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Swimming Pool. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 81 reviews.

About Sundial 55+ Community

Sundial is an independent living community in Salem, Oregon, designed for residents 55 and older. The community features a mobile home park setting with gated access and amenities including a pool, hot tub, clubhouses, and recreational spaces.

Residents consistently praise the community's cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere. Several families note that neighbors are friendly and the overall environment feels safe and comfortable. One family wrote, "We noticed our lives are just getting started" at Sundial. However, reviews reveal significant recent changes: since management transitions, the community has undergone substantial restructuring, including reduced amenities (laundry facilities, RV parking, dog parks), policy shifts restricting visitor access to the pool, and wayfinding challenges due to the community's layout and road markings.

A vocal concern across multiple reviews centers on changes in community priorities and amenities. Families who valued family-friendly activities and shared facilities report disappointment with current policies and reduced access to services that once defined the community. Access to management and responsiveness to resident concerns also emerged as points of friction in several accounts.

Sundial holds a 4.0 rating on Google across 82 reviews. The rating reflects mixed experiences: some newer residents express enthusiasm for the 55+ lifestyle, while longer-term residents express concern about the direction of management and community priorities.

Types of Care at Sundial 55+ Community

Independent Living

Amenities

Community Amenities

  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security
  • Swimming Pool

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Reviews of Sundial 55+ Community

4overall · 81 ratings combined

4★ on Google (81)

Alexander Long

Jul 2026

via Google

Needs to have a gate code for Amazon delivery drivers, could not get access on the weekend, no customers left a code to get in. I fell behind my route sitting at the gate waiting for anyone to let me in.

Jim Gale

Jun 2026

via Google

Nice location, stopped here for a small family get together in their community center... didn't use but saw a beautiful pool, hot tube, pool table, weight room.

Sandy Grooms

May 2026

via Google

I recently moved into Sundial mobile home park. I love my home, I've never felt safer, more comfortable, and welcome. The management, you couldn't ask for any better people, they are so kind and always there to help. I highly recommend the Sundial mobile home park on Lancaster dr. S.E Salem Oregon.<br><br>I just wanted to add I have lived here at sundial mobile home park for 3 years now and my feeling have not changed. The community management the workers that keep our community so beautiful here I call family. There is always something to do here.<br>Thank you again I couldn’t ask for better.

Cindy Bonome

Jan 2026

via Google

Can't wait till I'm 55. Bet you don't hear that very often😁

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sundial 55+ Community offer?

Sundial 55+ Community offers Independent Living.

Where is Sundial 55+ Community located?

Sundial 55+ Community is located at 2200 Lancaster Dr SE in Salem, Oregon.

What do families say about Sundial 55+ Community?

Sundial is a gated 55+ manufactured-home community in Salem, Oregon, where residents own their homes and pay monthly lot rent for shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, and gym. Long-time residents often praise the clean grounds and friendly neighbors, but many recent reviews describe steep rent hikes, reduced amenities, and frustration with management.

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