Salem Transitional Care is a nursing facility located in Salem, Oregon, offering both nursing home services and assisted living options. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid and a participant since April 1993, the facility accommodates 41 residents. It provides a comprehensive range of care and medical support services, such as a 24-hour call system, hospice, respite care, outpatient rehabilitation, wound care, and specialized therapies including occupational, physical, speech, and stroke care. The facility also focuses on cardiac care and memory care, ensuring diverse health needs are addressed.
In addition to medical support, Salem Transitional Care offers various amenities that contribute to resident comfort and well-being. These include a barber/beauty salon and laundry/dry cleaning services to enhance daily living. Residents and their families can participate in clubs and communities and engage in resident/family counseling. The facility aims to foster a supportive environment with services designed to aid the recovery and enrichment of residents.
Feedback from residents and families suggests a blend of strengths and areas needing improvement. Positive aspects often highlighted include excellent rehabilitation services, attentive staff during peak hours, and satisfactory amenities. The care environment in specific departments reportedly feels more like a hotel, with pleasant rooms and timely meal services contributing to this effect. However, concerns have been raised regarding consistency in care quality, particularly at night. Issues such as inadequate staff training, inconsistent patient interaction, communication lapses, slow response times to call buttons, and understaffing are cited in reviews. These concerns suggest that while some residents experience compassionate and effective care, prospective clients should consider varying service quality during different shifts.
Costs at this community start at $1,760 and range up to $7,265. The average price in the community is $4,512, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,018. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
