Nursing Home Communities in Albany, OR

"My friend is now at Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center. So far from what I have seen, they seem to be really good. The physical therapy portion of their operation is very good. My friend tells me that they are working him hard, and already there is improvement in his state of mind and his physical ability. I haven't eaten there, but he says the food is pretty good. He has his own room, but there is another person in his room, but it is set up so that it is kind of comfortable. He has his own dresser and furniture stuff in there. My friend seems to be involved in things that go on there. He has only been there for just a couple of weeks, but I know they're having a big Easter thing there at the community. "

"My brother was transferred to Avamere Transitional Care from the hospital, and they seemed to be caring. My brother really likes it, and he seems to be doing a lot better and is really happy. They are taking good care of my brother; they always check in and ask if he needs anything. They are very friendly too. It’s kind of a secluded area, but it’s close to all kinds of shopping centers. Plus, my brother likes the food. "

"I was at Salem Transitional Care for rehab. It was an excellent facility. I was in a double room, but there was no other person in there, so I was by myself. It was well kept, they kept it clean, and it was very comfortable. The care I received was excellent and the food was really good. You got your choice of what you wanted to eat. I had physical therapy every day. They had very caring people who came to do the physical therapy and the occupational therapy, and they helped me a lot to get back closer to normal."

"I found upon entering the community that the staff all seemed to be happy in what they were doing, right down to the house keeper. I was met with open arms and, they were overly helpful. The building was very clean and very well maintained, not a bulb out or a different color. It looks like the staff keep close attention to detail making this place as much of a homelike (if not like a country club) environment. The food was excellent and not what I expected, was like an upscale restaurant. All the residents seemed to be so happy and very chatty with one another. This such a wonderful place for them to call home."

"Marian Estates is very friendly and very quiet. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. The food is all made from scratch; it's very good. They have care for all levels. They have independent living, assisted living, memory care, and physical rehabilitation. They have activities like exercise classes, memory classes, bingo, and all kinds of socials. My parents are independent right now, and I feel very lucky to have them there."

"The initial relocation was somewhat difficult, due in part to the need of relocating to a new city and re-establishing a local primary care doctor and vascular specialist to further oversee her care. On the surface, the facility seemed a bit dated. Because of the circumstances, it was important that my mother have Internet access to help stay in touch with the rest of her family and the outside world, and the lack of Wi-Fi access was disappointing, but we were able to remedy this with the purchase of a cellular Internet service. While my mom was ready to be released from the hospital and begin physical therapy, her leg was not completely healed, and the wound vac and dressing change needed to be changed frequently. There was a fairly thorough intake and assessment by one of the nurses, who turned out to be one the best during my mom's entire stay, a lifesaver I would argue. I was present during the first several dressing changes though and did not receive a lot of confidence that some of the nursing staff had a lot of experience with wound care, or as much concern as they should have had when it began to take a turn for the worse. I would like to have seen more care and due diligence from some of the staff in this area, especially from the staff doctor, who never once looked at her wound with the dressings removed. He could have admitted her to the hospital a week sooner. By the time we were able to see the new local vascular doctor, the wound had degraded to the point that she was immediately admitted to the Salem hospital for surgery to re-open the site, clean it, and perform additional measures to help it heal, which resulted in a 10 day additional stay in the hospital. (The lesson here is know and trust your primary care doctor, do not depend on the house physician.)Upon her return and with better direction from the vascular doctor, things did improve over time with her wound care. The physical therapists were absolutely fantastic: in three months they brought her from barely able to stand to able to transfer, use her walker, and use the facilities by herself, enabling her to transition home. The staff person responsible for helping to schedule rides to doctor appointments with Cherry Left was very helpful and reliable. One of the swing shift nurses really made all of the difference in her overall health and wound care, and the Director assisted us a lot with our relocation and re-establishment after she left. My mom's biggest complaint was with the food; since she was on a diabetic, low-sodium diet, the meals became extremely repetitive. Most of the time they just removed certain items from the plate instead of replacing them with diet-friendly alternatives, leaving her hungry and me concerned about the adequacy of her nutrition. I ended up bringing her healthier meals from outside most evenings for the last month or so of her stay.When a family member needs to stay in a facility like this, or a hospital for that matter, it is critical, in my opinion, that the person have an advocate who helps oversee the person's care and ensures continuity and accountability across all of the different shift changes. It seems that mistakes are made no matter where you go, and every new caregiver needs to learn more about the patient than what can be captured on a chart. That being said, I will say that many of the nursing staff, CNAs, the Director, and especially the physical therapists worked very hard to bring my mother back from an extremely difficult situation, one that many in her situation do not come back from. Their generally warm and friendly demeanor, coupled with my mom's determination to recover, made it possible for her to return home. "

"My father-in-law lived at Tierra Rose for his last few years of life. He had been in several other nursing homes in the Salem area, and Tierra Rose was by far a cut above the others he had been in. The staff was awesome, they really cared about the health and welfare of the people living there. Food is always an issue, at every nursing home, and for my father-in-law, this was no different, but I stopped in and ate with him on several occasions and I found the food to be good every time I ate there. The facility is located just a few block east of Lancaster Dr., so we found it to be very easy to access and they have done a really nice job to make the common areas and grounds of the facility very inviting. A suggestion to anyone reading this review, if you are placing a loved one in any facility, visit regularly and at different times of day, this is the best way to know how things are and how your loved one is really treated/taken care of. We visited a lot and at all hours. We were amazed at how well my father-in-law was cared for (he was a complicated fella very set in his own ways). He was always clean, well groomed, and always had a happy experience to share about an interaction with the staff. He had his favorites, but everyone took great care of him. we will forever be grateful for the love and care her received while residing at Tierra Rose!"

Welcome to Avamere Twin Oaks of Sweet Home! Avamere Twin Oaks of Sweet Home is nestled in a quiet, wooded neighborhood close to scenic Foster Lake, which is nestled at the base of the Oregon Cascade mountain range. Individuals within a 50-mile radius and in the local Sweet Home, Oregon community continually benefit from specialized skilled nursing services. Our experienced teams of geriatric rehabilitation therapists are state certified in physical, occupational and speech therapy. In addition to post-acute therapy, we treat and care for residents with Alzheimers/Dementia related diagnoses. In working closely with community mental health specialists, we provide residents and families with the peace of mind that our goal is to enhance the life of every person we serve. For seniors in Sweet Home and surrounding communities who are in need of intensive and personalized medical care for short periods, Avamere Twin Oaks of Sweet Home is an excellent choice. Our trained skilled nursing staff strives for a high-level of personal care, perfect for seniors who require 24-hour monitoring of health needs. Many patient stays are less than three months and most frequently consist of seniors who come directly from the hospital to recover from surgery or severe illness. Avamere Twin Oaks of Sweet Home skilled nursing staff, comprised of registered and practical nurses, as well as occupational, speech, and physical therapists, help restore seniors lives after physical trauma, such as a stroke, heart attack, broken hip, or knee replacement. Our skilled nursing team, under the direction of the seniors physician, is ready to help with healing, rehabilitation, and a smooth transition back into a normal and healthy life. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Oregon Department of Human Services Facility Search

"Everything about Dallas Retirement Village is wonderful. They don't have balconies, but they have three levels of care, independent, assisted, and memory. It's very, very bright, too. I saw some of the apartments. They also have cottages. I was disappointed that they didn't have kitchens. What they did have for coffee and so forth in the morning was very minimal. They have a system where they have a certain allotment for food. However, they have all kinds of wonderful places. It's a newer building and everything is provided. They have a special chapel, activity rooms, and a sunroom if you want to go out and soak up the sun. It's all within the building. In Oregon, with long periods of rainy weather, it's nice. You're able to get lots of light within the building."

"They ignore patients needs. Let them sit in wet and dirty diapers, lots of diaper rash and urinary tract infections. Hallway totally stinks of manure. Food is pathetic, how can someone get better with no proper nourishment. Not giving RX that was prescribed. There are a few good staff and lots of bad staff."

"I am in Avamere Court At Keizer and I am very happy. I've been here for eight and a half years. We have exercises, bingo, bean bag baseball, church services, Bible studies, and Bible videos on Saturdays. They provide 3 meals a day, housekeeping, and laundry facilities at no charge. They are careful about people that can't eat certain things, and there are always good choices available. We all have apartments with a kitchen, a living room, and a bedroom. There are no studio apartments here. We have a library, an activity room, an exercise room with bicycles and treadmills, and exercise equipment, a craft room, a beauty parlor, and a courtyard. Transportation is good, we have a van and a bus. We're a family here. We care for each other. If someone doesn't show up for a meal, we wonder where they are and check on them. It's a very friendly place. It's a very good community, and the staff cares for us."