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Brookdale Salem

2001 Ridgewood Drive, Salem, VA 24153

Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(540) 387-4945

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,389
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,269

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,508
  • Average State Price: $4,135
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Brookdale Salem Description

    Happy hour, dancing, movies — who says they’re for young people only? At Brookdale Salem, a luxurious assisted living community that also offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, your retirement years can be full of happy hours and anything else you want. As an assisted living resident at our community, just out of Roanoke, Va., you’ll relish a busy social calendar and a life of independence while still receiving the personal assistance you need.

    Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the assurance of knowing you can remain here, in your home, with familiar surroundings and close friendships that are so important to your happiness and well-being. You and your family will have peace of mind knowing that we always have trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Brookdale Salem
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 103 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 8 communities in Salem
  • Ranking in State: 356 out of 739 communities in VA
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    Brookdale Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1999 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Virginia

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Brookdale Salem has received a mix of reviews from residents and their families. Many praise the facility for its beautiful building, clean environment, and welcoming atmosphere. The staff, including nursing and management, are frequently commended for being attentive, loving, and helpful. Residents enjoy engaging activities, delicious food, and the sense of community Brookdale Salem provides. The facility offers private apartments and encourages social interaction among residents. On-site therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, are highlighted as exceptional.

    However, some reviews express concerns regarding the facility's management and care levels. Issues such as unbalanced meals in memory care, lack of interactive activities, and staffing shortages have been mentioned. There are also complaints about billing practices and significant increases in monthly charges without adequate communication or justification. Despite these criticisms, many families feel reassured by the care their loved ones receive, appreciating the hardworking staff and the range of activities and amenities offered.

    Overall, while Brookdale Salem is praised for its environment, staff, and services, there are areas that require attention and improvement, particularly in management and communication with residents and their families.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Dementia Care

    Personal Assistance

    Personal Care

    Skilled Nursing

    Therapy Room


    Services

    Personal Solutions

    Postal Services

    Housekeeping Included

    Telephone


    Activities

    Fitness Activities

    Dancing

    Bridge

    Excursions

    Music

    Engaging Activities


    Community Amenities

    Emergency Alert System

    Library

    Courtyard and Garden

    Chapel

    Arts & Crafts Studio

    Game Room


    Room Amenities

    Large Windows

    Kitchenettes

    Private Bathroom

    Spacious Apartments


    Dining

    Nutritious Restaurant-Style Meals

    Snacks

    Baked Pollock

    Rosemary and Garlic Chicken

    Roast Pork Loin

    Dementia-Friendly Menus


    Transportation

    Transportation


    Pet

    Pet Friendly



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Salem which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 25,432 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $67,694, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 36
      • Average Temperature: 58.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 155 days of rain, 10 days of snow and 199 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.68 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.12 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.47 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Kroger
    2.1 miles away
    J&L Oriental Food Mart
    2.8 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    3.3 miles away
    Food Lion
    3.6 miles away
    Asian Grocer
    4.1 miles away

    Transportation

    Roanoke
    5.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Smart Bus
    5.2 miles away
    Ascot/Hampton
    20.1 miles away
    Grissom/Nellies Cave Southbound
    20.1 miles away
    Grissom/Nellies Cave Northbound
    20.1 miles away
    New Kent/Sussex Eastbound
    20.1 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    2.2 miles away
    SunTrust
    2.9 miles away
    BB&T
    3.0 miles away
    Woodforest National Bank
    3.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    4.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    LewisGale Medical Center
    0.2 miles away
    Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    0.6 miles away
    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    5.2 miles away
    Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
    5.2 miles away
    Catawba Hospital
    9.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.8 miles away
    Kroger Pharmacy
    3.1 miles away
    Kroger Pharmacy Drive Thru
    5.2 miles away
    CVS
    8.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Zachary Law DDS and Associates
    8.3 miles away
    New River Valley Dental
    20.5 miles away
    Paget Pediatric Dentistry And Rockhill Orthodontics
    20.7 miles away
    Richard H. Tate Dds And George S. Tate Dds
    20.7 miles away
    Leander Lanier, Sr. Dds
    20.7 miles away

    Parks

    Rotary Park
    0.1 miles away
    Salem Rotary Dog Park
    0.9 miles away
    Salemm Dog Park
    0.9 miles away
    Ridgewood Heights
    1.5 miles away
    Sherwood Burial Park
    1.6 miles away

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    Shopping

    Tanglewood Mall
    4.0 miles away
    Towers Shopping Center
    4.3 miles away
    Valley View Mall
    4.6 miles away
    University Mall
    22.1 miles away
    Northgate Village Shopping
    22.2 miles away

    Culture

    Jefferson Center
    4.6 miles away
    Column Stage
    4.7 miles away
    BanG Studios
    4.8 miles away
    Roanoke Fine Arts Center
    4.9 miles away
    Berglund Performing Arts Theater
    5.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
    0.9 miles away
    IHOP
    2.0 miles away
    Mac and Bob's
    2.1 miles away
    Macado's
    2.1 miles away
    Frank's Pizza
    2.2 miles away

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