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The Iris Memory Care

1615 Brush College Rd NW

4(25 ratings)· Salem average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
55 residents

Oregon ODHS

Emergency response
On-site nurse responded quickly to a diabetic emergency
End-of-life care
Hospice care supported on-site for residents
Pricing transparency
No published pricing information provided

What Families Think

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Reviews for The Iris Memory Care are mixed, with many families praising attentive, caring staff and a clean, well-run community, while a smaller number of reviewers raised serious concerns about food quality, hygiene lapses, and staff turnover. Several reviewers who moved a loved one from another community said the care here was notably better. A couple of one-star reviews describe unanswered night calls and inconsistent follow-through on complaints.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as kind, knowledgeable, and attentive
  • Facility repeatedly called clean and well-maintained
  • Nurse responded quickly during a diabetic emergency
  • Active daily activities program with games, movies, exercise
  • Families say care improved after switching from another community

What reviewers flag

  • One detailed report of hygiene lapses and unclean bedding during hospice care
  • One report of a staff member handling food improperly
  • One report of high staff turnover, especially in management
  • One report of unanswered phone calls at night

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Iris Memory Care is a senior living community in Salem, Oregon offering Memory Care, Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews.

About The Iris Memory Care

The Iris Memory Care is a residential community in Salem, Oregon, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

The community provides 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse, medication management, and housekeeping services. Amenities include private bathrooms, an emergency call system, wheelchair accessibility, gathering and activity spaces, and social activities. Dietary accommodations are available for residents with specific nutritional needs.

Types of Care at The Iris Memory Care

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of The Iris Memory Care

4overall · 25 ratings combined

4★ on Google (25)

RLJ66 Jackson

May 2026

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Very kind, knowledgeable and caring staff. In addition, the community is always clean and tidy. Hats off to Rachel and Alex!

Karen S

Mar 2026

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No one wants their loved one to be in memory care, but after a horrible experience in Corvallis, I moved my husband to The Iris in Salem and it has been the best place for him. The facility is clean and beautiful and the staff has been the best. He has been looked after with care and kindness, which is what we all want for our loved one. He is treated like a human and not a worthless annoyance (part of why he’s no longer in Corvallis.) A huge thank you to the Bonaventure Community. I totally recommend The Iris for anyone who has to make this difficult decision.

Caitlyn Johnson

Sep 2024

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Lovely community with excellent staff. Nikki and Emily were great to work with, they put a lot of care into the residents at The Iris. It is a pleasure to partner with them!

Cam Christ

Apr 2023

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Excellent care for people of all ages! Every time I walk into the facility there is always someone to greet me with a smile! Care staff is so nice and I willing to do whatever is needed. Love the atmosphere!

jordyn lea

Mar 2023

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Building is always clean and they do a lot of activities to keep the residents happy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Iris Memory Care offer?

The Iris Memory Care offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

How much does The Iris Memory Care cost?

The Iris Memory Care has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Salem that publish rates start around $5,198 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is The Iris Memory Care located?

The Iris Memory Care is located at 1615 Brush College Rd NW in Salem, Oregon.

What do families say about The Iris Memory Care?

The Iris Memory Care carries a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 25 Google reviews. Reviews for The Iris Memory Care are mixed, with many families praising attentive, caring staff and a clean, well-run community, while a smaller number of reviewers raised serious concerns about food quality, hygiene lapses, and staff turnover. Several reviewers who moved a loved one from another community said the care here was notably better. A couple of one-star reviews describe unanswered night calls and inconsistent follow-through on complaints. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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