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Applewood Retirement Community
309 Lancaster Drive, Salem, OR 97301
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews for Applewood Independent Living:
- Some residents and visitors have noticed a decline in service quality, particularly with the new executive director and changes in dining arrangements, leading to longer wait times for meals.
- Cleanliness and maintenance issues have been reported, including unclean bathrooms and a problem with book-lice spreading to residents' belongings.
- Despite some negative feedback, many appreciate the location's convenience, being close to various amenities and services in Oregon.
- The community is praised for its affordability, with the lowest rent in the area, and inclusive of utilities and meals, which are generally well-regarded.
- Facilities include two activities rooms, a common living area with a big TV, a nice patio, and a 24/7 coffee and juice bar. The staff is noted to be excellent and very friendly to visitors.
- Some safety concerns have been raised, including out-of-service elevators and inadequate fire evacuation plans for residents on upper floors.
- Despite some issues, the owners are recognized for investing resources back into the community, keeping rents below market average, and providing comprehensive services and amenities.
Overall, while Applewood Independent Living receives mixed reviews, many residents and visitors highlight its affordability, convenient location, and the range of services and amenities offered. However, concerns regarding management, cleanliness, and safety have been noted and could impact the overall living experience.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The average income is $43,730, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 41
- Average Temperature: 56.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 150 days of rain, 5 days of snow and 209 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The median age is 35.4 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 5.89% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 11.95% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 19% Hispanic or Latino, and 72% White.
- The crime rate is 8.9 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.19 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 6.79 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.07 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.31 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 24.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Los Compadres Meat Market
0.4 miles awayRoth's Fresh Markets
0.6 miles awayFred Meyer
1.1 miles awayWinCo Foods
1.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
D & 37th (Lancaster Mall)
0.8 miles awayD & Hawthorne
0.9 miles awayD & Edina
1.0 miles awayState & 24th
1.3 miles awaySwegle Elementary
1.4 miles awayBanks
Columbia Bank
0.3 miles awayChase
0.5 miles awayU.S. Bank
0.5 miles awayBank of America
0.6 miles awayFirst Interstate Bank
0.7 miles awayHospitals
Oregon State Hospital
0.8 miles awaySalem Hospital
2.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.3 miles awayRite Aid
0.5 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayBi-Mart
1.6 miles awayDentists
Sunrise Dental
0.2 miles awayBright Now! Dental
0.7 miles awayAdvantage Dental
1.4 miles awayDrs. Howerton, Hopkin, Kennedy and Clark
1.6 miles awayGary W. Boehne DMD
2.0 miles awayParks
Geer Park
0.4 miles awayFour Corners
0.7 miles awayWalker Park
0.8 miles awayWeathers Street Park
0.9 miles awayHoover School Park
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
2.4 miles awaySalem First United Methodist Church
2.5 miles awayShopping
Salem Center (North)
2.6 miles awaySalem Center (South)
2.6 miles awayPringle Park Plaza
2.7 miles awayReed Opera House
2.7 miles awayKeizer Village Shopping Center
3.9 miles awayCulture
Studios at The Mill
2.1 miles awayL. B. Day Amiphitheatre
2.1 miles awaySalem Armory
2.1 miles awayM. Lee Pelton Theatre
2.2 miles awayElsinore Theater
2.6 miles awayRestaurants
IHOP
0.1 miles awayOriginal Roadhouse Grill
0.2 miles awayChula Vista
0.3 miles awayTaqueria Los Panditas
0.3 miles awayRicky's Tacos
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