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About Brookdale Salem
Welcome to Brookdale Salem! We have great services and care available for most senior living needs. Residents living here enjoy everything that's available in Salem. Local shopping, restaurants, activities are nearby. Doctors, hospitals, and rehab facilities can be reached quickly for seniors with additional medical needs.
Our community is dedicated to providing our residents compassion and kindness. We are on a mission to enrich the lives who live and work with us. We respond to each of their unique needs and the desire to maintain their dignity and respect. Each resident comes with their own set of needs and we are mindful of that. For some seniors, that need is as simple as friends and companionship, a full and active social life. Assistance with daily activities and tasks might be what others need. Some of our residents need more intensive and specialized care like therapy and rehabilitation services.
Brookdale Salem Assisted Living and Memory Care
We do out best to meet the requirement of our assisted living and memory care residents. Brookdale Salem takes the time to deliver unique care for each resident.
Every unit has its own climate control, bathroom, as well as spacious closets that are great for storage. All residents have access to landscaped grounds and common areas. The staff is some of the best in Salem, they're always available to help with any level of services our residents need. We can assist with medical reminders to designing exercise programs and scheduling entertainment events. We designed the dining area at Brookdale Salem to be a cozy, home style setting for our residents and family members. Our specialty is customized menus that provide delicious, home cooked meals that meet the needs of all residents.
Brookdale Salem Amenities & Services
We offer seniors the latest amenities in comfort that they would enjoy in the comfort of their own homes. Raised gardening beds, Barber Shop, Free parking, Bar / pub, Library, Piano / Organ, Beauty Salon, Fireplaces in common areas, Meeting room, TV Lounge, Laundry service / dry-cleaning, Housekeeping provided, Outdoor Common Areas, Activities Offsite, Beautician Onsite, Meals Provided, Vegetarian, Kosher, Devotional Services Offsite, Indoor Common Areas, Activities Onsite, Specialized Training for Caregivers, Sensory-based programming (e.g. snoezelen), Reminiscence therapy, Walking Paths - outdoor, Walking Paths - indoor, Special Dining Programs, Enclosed courtyard are available for all residents. The staff here are fully trained, friendly and accessible. They will help your residents enjoy their stay with us.
Our facility has Respite Offered, Hospice Available, Aging in Place, Property Convenient to Busline, Resident Parking Available, Complimentary Transportation, Special Diets: Low / No sodium, Restaurant style dining, Guest meals, Special Diets: Low / No Sugar and other ways we keep seniors active and healthy. Our staff works really hard to keep our aging residents active and independent, keeping everyone feeling young and healthy.
Residents enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. Our structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of our activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. We make sure the activities are fun and entertaining.
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(800) 755-1458Brookdale Salem Location
Brookdale Salem
2001 Ridgewood Dr, Salem, VA 24153
Pricing & Availability
(800) 755-1458Available Living Options
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
Brookdale Salem – Reviews
August 2022
April 2022
They are just the best people ever when my mom get older that where she going
April 2022
My favorite nurse is Shelby Love all the staff and residents
April 2022
Great team!
March 2022
Very caring staff. Great facility. They take great care of my mother in law.
October 2021
October 2021
My mother has been at BrookDale Salem for over three years and I have been more than pleased. She has her own small apartment that is private, yet she is encouraged to spend time enjoying areas outside of her own. She has been cared for, loved, kept engaged in activities, and respected. All staff members are trained to assist and care for residents with varying levels of Dementia which is a comfort to me and my family. Genesis Therapy is on site offering physical, occupational and speech therapies whenever needed. They are aMaZiNg! Whether it be office staff, nursing staff or therapists, I am always able to reach someone when I have questions or concerns. The cleaning staff and building manager work daily to maintain a clean, safe environment and meal options and snacks are provided. BrookDale feels like a beautiful home as opposed to a facility . . . a wonderful place for my mother to live in a family type setting providing my family with peace knowing she is safe.
October 2021
August 2021
During 2021 we reached out to Brookdale assisted living in Salem for help. we could not have asked for better treatment . the admissions department was very patient and informative . the facility is beautiful . the dinning rooms are open and well staffed. the nursing staff with little exception has been on the job and very responsive to all phone calls and answers to our questions. from administrative department to nursing staff to housekeeping department .though out this time, the question they ask is always then same. How Can Help You? That is what a person needs to hear in these trying times. Brookdale truly feels like home . thank you so much Alan Kirby and the entire staff at Brookdale Salem, Va. Sincerely , Tom Groton
April 2021
Im still in the process of getting my mother checked into Brookdale. She will be arriving by the end of this week. All of the staff up to this point have been wonderful. From DeAnna in Marketing to Adrian in Maintenance, they have been most helpful and eager to provide whatever I need to complete the process. Mom is looking forward to moving in and providing more in depth review after staying for a while. As of now, I could not ask for more! So after two months, I felt I needed to update my review. Im still giving the facility five stars. The staff has been wonderful to work with and really good to my mom. Shes very satisfied with the facility and the staff. They have helped her tremendously and are taking good care of her from all indications. Her room is kept immaculate and she has assistance whenever she calls for it. Her meds are given on a timely basis and her conditions are being monitored daily. I am totally happy with the decision to place her at Brookdale and she is happy with it as well. I would recommend this facility to anyone with a loved one who needs some assistance. So far they have met all expectations. I feel they are a great facility at a very reasonable price.
November 2020
My mom has been a resident of Brookdale Salem for a year now. Due to certain circumstances, I had to make a quick decision for an assisted living facility. After touring 2 other places, this seemed to be her best option, both financially and location-wise. The move in process is pretty easy and straightforward. Your loved one will need a medical appointment prior to admission. Everyone was easy to work with and as assessment will be done to determine what type of care your family member will need. As another reviewer pointed out, once your loved one is moved in there is no direction as to "what now". There's no orientation for the family members or buddy system for your loved one to become acclimated to their new home. It's left up to the individual to figure things out on their own. Genesis Therapy is on site and I think everyone there gets some type of "therapy" on a regular/weekly basis. Once my mom's initial assessment was done I have not heard one word about her progress, etc. so if you're curious about what's happening with "therapy" you'll have to be the one to reach out. They'll also make sure you've got a supplemental Medicare policy so they can bill that. I feel like the monthly charges at Brookdale and probably in line with other places in the Valley. There is a $2,100 "community fee" you will be charged on admission and they will not budge on this; however, they will split it up among your first 3 month billings. Also, beware - if your loved one is at Brookdale when January 1 rolls around, be ready to see a huge increase in your bill. My mom's bill increased by $600 a month in January, and that included the removal of a care charge that she had not been receiving but was billed for. When I met with the director to discuss this increase, I was told that it was because there had not been an increase since Covid. I understand that, but my mom was not even a resident there during Covid, so...... He told me he would e-mail the corporate office and see if they'd lower the increase - I never received a copy of the e-mail nor any kind of a follow up about my inquiry, so you just pay what you pay. Most of the staff are hard working, very friendly and interact well with the residents. They offer many inside activities as well as outside trips to a variety of locations to those that want to participate. The dining room is nice and clean, small but bright and cheery. There is a fireplace and ample seating in the TV room as well as a piano that my mom plays for the residents. The Resident rooms are nice also, each have a least one window and cable TV is provided as well. There are 2 "front porches" that have plenty of seating with residents want to go sit outside. They also provide transportation to doctor appointments on Tuesday and Thursday if that is a need. Overall, my mom has done well at Brookdale - I feel like she is being taken care of in the way she needs to be.
November 2019
Great community with wonderful residents and staff!!!
May 2019
My aunt is a resident there (since August of 2018). She said the other day that there are no kitchen staff in recent weeks. About 2 months ago, all the dining staff walked out. They were served a hotdog, a little bit of potato salad, and tortilla chips last night for supper. Another time, they had corn-dogs. One night was pizza that was ordered (delivery). A manager has been filling glasses with tea and water. There is no dietician on staff or on call. The residents are not getting served nutritious balanced meals. There are no table cloths on the dining tables anymore. It is completely different from last year (2018). Something has to be done about this whole situation. Possibly, the kitchen staff werent getting paid enough. Possibly, the new head manager may not be tactful enough in communications with the employees. This is basically what my aunt said over the phone last night.
May 2019
Great community! Wonderful staff and management team.
January 2019
January 2019
December 2018
Wonderful community, excellent care staff. Attentive management team!
December 2018
Beautiful, clean building and friendly staff!
December 2018
December 2018
December 2018
Beautiful community. Clean. Receptionist during business hours. Genesis Rehab Services on site. Respite stays available. Management staff with tenure. Assisted Living and Memory Care available. Transportation to and from doctors appointments. So much more...
February 2018
Caring
I could not have chosen a better place to call home. The staff are loving and have made this transition So much better. The food is wonderful with a large variety. The housekeeping and cleanliness is second to none.
January 2018
Brookdale has been a blessing to me and my mom. I know she is cared for and loved there. You couldnt ask for a friendlier staff. They truly care about the residents there. I would recommend Brookdale to anyone.
November 2016
November 2016
November 2016
December 2015
Caring
The inquiry was for my sister, and she already moved in Brookdale Salem. Our experience so far has been great. During our initial visit, she just clicked with the sales manager. She decided right there and then to move in. I did sit at lunch with my sister one day, and the food looked great. She scarfed the food down, and that was a good sign. It looked like home cooking that my mom used to cook. The staff has really helped my sister adjust. She is participating well in the activities. They seem to have a multitude of activities. She said she is busy and never had any downtime. It is just wonderful to see her active again. They have embraced her and pull her out of her shell. We are really grateful for that.
December 2015
Caring
Brookdale Salem was excellent. I liked the setup of the facility in the way that they have separated the community into different sections. They have a dementia unit, and the activities there are very effective. The staff was very positive and very caring about their community and the residents. They keep their patients involved in the daily activities.
November 2015
December 2014
Caring
Emeritus at Ridgewood Gardens was very attractive, and I liked everything about it. I liked the way their dining room was set up, and everybody that I spoke to was very friendly. I had no qualms about it at all. The food was excellent. The rooms were somewhat small, but it was bright and airy. They have reached out to me a couple of times, and I am very thankful for the fact that even if I am not going to be living there, they've reached out to me with suggestions and help. I saw nothing there that would make me feel like they were inadequate in any way. It was apparent to me that the residents were their primary concern, but the family members were also extremely important, and you cannot beat that.
September 2014
Caring
My mother-in-law is in Emeritus at Ridgewood Gardens and it is very good. The nursing staff seems veritable. The people in charge seem very knowledgeable and very willing to help. They are really nice people. The rooms are nice. They have a single room and a studio. Everything is clean. The administration works with you very congenially. They are friendly and helpful. I know they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I hear that the food is good, but I didn't taste it. I like that they try to foster a sense of community more so than the other assisted living facility I visit. I will gladly live there.
August 2014
Caring
I visited this community about 6 months ago searching for a place to care for my mother. The staff were very knowledgeable and we're so kind to my mother. I have since moved my mother into this community and she couldn't be happier!
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Community Details
Brookdale Salem Amenities and Services
Amenities
- Raised gardening beds
- Barber Shop
- Free parking
- Bar / pub
- Library
- Piano / Organ
- Beauty Salon
- Fireplaces in common areas
- Meeting room
- TV Lounge
- Laundry service / dry-cleaning
- Housekeeping provided
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Activities Offsite
- Beautician Onsite
- Meals Provided
- Vegetarian
- Kosher
- Devotional Services Offsite
- Indoor Common Areas
- Activities Onsite
- Specialized Training for Caregivers
- Sensory-based programming (e.g. snoezelen)
- Reminiscence therapy
- Walking Paths - outdoor
- Walking Paths - indoor
- Special Dining Programs
- Enclosed courtyard
Services
- Respite Offered
- Hospice Available
- Aging in Place
- Property Convenient to Busline
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Special Diets: Low / No sodium
- Restaurant style dining
- Guest meals
- Special Diets: Low / No Sugar
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Brookdale Salem Housing and Staff
Living Types Available
Staff
- Visiting Occupational Therapist
- Visiting Podiatrist
- 24-Hour Awake Staff
- Doctor on Call
- Nurses on Staff
- Visiting Physical Therapist
- Visiting Speech Therapist
- Medical Director: MD
- Medication care managers / Medication Technicians
- ADL Assistance
- Nutritionist / Dietician
- Full time activity director
- On-Site RNs / LPNs
- IADL Assistance
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