I went and toured Applewood Retirement Community. The tour was okay. The lady was very informative. The facility wasn't assisted living and my mom needs assisted living, so it didn't suit my mom's needs. It is a nice-looking facility. The room looked nice, the dining room looked nice, and the girl was pretty helpful. However, they don't offer the services there that my mother needed. They're self-sufficient. If you need help with a bath or something, they have a service where you can pay to have somebody come in and bath you maybe once a week or so. But my mom needed help with a lot of other things like her meds and stuff like that. They don't do meds there, you have to do your own, but my mom needs somebody to manage her meds for her. We also didn't get into their activities when we found out that they were independent care; I didn't want to waste any more of their time. The atmosphere seemed pleasant. I think my mom would have liked it if it was a fit for her, but it wasn't a fit for her needs. Other than that, it was a nice place. The staff was knowledgeable.
Applewood Retirement Community
Offers Independent Living
18 Reviews
309 Lancaster Drive, Salem, OR 97301
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Applewood Retirement Community
Independent Living Reviews for Applewood Retirement Community
March 18, 2022
I visited this facility
January 06, 2022
I visited this facility
I toured Applewood Retirement Community. The facility seemed nice, and the people were very nice. Sarah was the one that gave us the tour. She was expecting us and was ready to go when we got there. We met the front office person, and we also met a couple of the aides that were working around. They were doing cleaning, and one of the others was doing the decorating.
The rooms were fine. I was surprised it was quiet inside because Lancaster Drive is a very busy street. You don't have much of the view there because it's in a busy area, and there areother buildings right up close to it. But the rooms were fine; it's either a studio or 1-bedroom. When you move into someplace, you decorate it in your own fashion, so they were okay.
It was after lunchtime when we were there, so we did not try the food. We got a menu to look over what they offer, what times or throughout the day, and I didn't know if it was a week or a month menu there.
They had a library in there, and they had a section of a bookcase that was honoring the seven veterans that live there. In the library, they also reset the chairs and things when they have a church service in that area. I know there was some exercise equipment.
October 20, 2021
I visited this facility
My visit to Applewood Retirement Community was wonderful. The staff couldn't have been nicer. They were so helpful. Honestly, this is my first choice, but just financially, I don't know how to quite make it work. Although, financially for them it was very reasonable. It was probably the most affordable place that I was able to find. I think my mom would love it. I just can't really say enough about the staff, too. They were amazing.
I didn't try the food, but they had a great menu, and then they had alternatives, which I thought was so cool. If a resident really didn't like what the option for the meal was, they had a list of alternate things that they could have instead. The facility was clean, nicely laid out, and it felt homey. They had a nice layout and nice decorations. It felt welcoming.
I got to see a studio and a room. The way the rooms were set up was really nice. They actually had two closets and some extra space for keeping things. There was a laundry room, and the game room was really nice. There was a little living room, a walk that goes around the whole complex and it's trees, and a nice outdoor area that's got sort of big benches, tables, and chairs.
July 25, 2021
I visited this facility
Applewood Retirement Community was nice. I was looking for a one-bedroom apartment, but they only had a studio available for the price that I could afford. The one-bedroom apartment has a waiting list and costs higher than a studio, but I could not live in that. The one-bedroom was nice and clean. The person who toured me was very, very nice. When I asked her why there was such a difference between a studio and a one bedroom, she really couldn't give me an answer for that.
They had the basic amenities that all of these places have, like activity rooms, rooms where you can exercise, and libraries. The building was much, much older, which I'm not terribly fond of; it needs to be renovated. It was probably from the 1980s. It's kind of a long ways away. There's a car dealership right next door. It's on a very, very busy street, so location was not good for me.
January 13, 2021
I visited this facility
My mom and I visited Applewood Retirement Community, but my mom did not like the traffic at Lancaster. She also said it was like an imprisonment scenario because there was not a lot there that she was impressed with. She felt that it was more like "I-am-going-to-drop-mom-and-forget-mom" kind of thing. The location had a lot to do with it. My mom said it was close to the traffic, and too close to the city and the views were not good for her. She did not like the views on the windows. The staff were really nice, helpful, and courteous. They seem pretty good. The rooms were fine at least what I saw of it. She said she won't live there as it is close to the main road, and it is too noisy. My mother is not a city girl at all. That is a strike from the get-go. They seem pretty across the board with other places that we are visiting in, that they offer plenty for the residents to do. The building itself seemed to be fine.
February 10, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The staff at Applewood Retirement Community has been really good. I've heard nothing but good on the food. The dining area is nice and comfortable. My mother has a studio apartment. It could be a little bigger, but it's all good. They have occasional parties for holidays, card games, game day, and they go places. It's an older building, but it's very clean. It's one of the more affordable ones around. You don't have to pay cable, and all I'm paying is phone as far as utilities.
November 16, 2019
I visited this facility
We went to Applewood Retirement Community. Everybody seemed very nice, the staff was very nice, very helpful, and seemed to be very supportive of everybody there. They had us eat lunch, it was fine, and everything was very good. Lancaster street was quite busy, and the area was not quite as nice. The apartments were either looking out over a dumpster, or a bunch of old cars, and it wasn't a very good view. However, the prices were reasonable, and it was very clean inside.
February 27, 2018
I am/was a resident of this facility
Applewood is a two story building with 60 apartments. There's nothing fancy about it, but the apartments are a good size and the staff is friendly. The dining area is a big room and the food is good. Once in a while there's a bad meal, but you have mostly better meals. There are activities going on all the time, they have medical and shopping transportation, they take you out to eat at different restaurants during the week, and they take you to a casino once a month. They also have all kinds of games inside like Bingo and so on. It's very active. We also go over to different retirement communities and play bean-bag baseball.
August 21, 2017
I am/was a resident of this facility
I have been at Applewood for three years and I like it very much. We are like one big family and we care for each other. We have church once or twice every Sunday. The meals are very good, they're planned out every week. We also have a variety of activities every week. The staff is very helpful and the housekeepers are very good.
December 05, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My grandmother is in Applewood. She toured many places before deciding that it was the place for her. It appears very clean and very animal friendly; several people have puppies and dogs, and they have a bird cage with a bird in it. It is spacious in the common areas. They have chairs outside, a dining area, and a reading room. It is really nice. In the dining area, there is access to a machine that provides juices, coffe,e and tea, which is nice. My grandma is in a studio with a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink in the living area as well as in the bathroom area. They go once a month to places like casinos or they take them out to lunch or dinner. If she wants to add someone to dinner, it is $5 to add a guest for meals.
November 21, 2016
I visited this facility
Applewood was all right. The apartments were very nice. The food was excellent. The staff was very nice. The price was all right. I thought they needed to improve on their team work. They had activities everyday. It was a nice facility. The people that lived there were nice. The security was good. The doors were locked on certain time, and you could not go in and out.
September 30, 2016
I visited this facility
The tour of Applewood was fine, it was clean, and the atmosphere was too warm for us. The facilities were neat and clean, and they were very nice to us. They were at full capacity, so we saw a room that had people in it. The room was a generous size; the bedroom was bigger than most, and the living room was adequate size. The dining area looked very comfortable, but the residents sit at the same table day after day.
July 07, 2016
I visited this facility
I felt Applewood looked and felt old. I wasn’t pleased with the small rooms. I saw the dining room area, one room, and the activities room, and that was really about it. The staff didn’t really seem that interested and maybe that was because I didn’t seem that interested. I won’t blame it all on them because I still wasn’t ready to give up independent living. Most of the residents looked content, but they did not look as happy and go-lucky as they are at the other facility I visited.
October 30, 2015
I visited this facility
I looked at Applewood Retirement. It was clean. People were friendly. The food was really great. They took them out to casino and shopping. They had vehicle to take them around. They would take you to the doctors, if you wanted them to take you. The staff was accommodating. The place was clean and had no odor.
October 29, 2015
I visited this facility
I was really impressed with Applewood. It was an older facility, but it was very nice, clean and comfortable. I think the apartments and rooms were big. The man that took me around was very nice, and there were people involved in various activities while I was there. The residents were all very friendly.
August 21, 2015
I visited this facility
I visited Applewood. It had nice little apartments upstairs, and they had an elevator going up to it. You could have all your furniture and stuff in there. It was a nice place. They had three meals a day, and you had to go down on scheduled time. The food looked fine. It was worth what you pay for.
July 31, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother was at Applewood for two weeks. It was a very clean place. The people that work there were very caring. The meals were better than I expected actually. The staff was very nice, and they knew what they were doing because we had extra care for my mom. Her room was clean; the whole place was clean. I was very pleased with Applewood.
February 11, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad seems really happy with the Sapphire at Applewood. I think he likes this one the best. I think he likes the staff and the way he is able to do the things that he wants to do. They seem really anxious to please, and he really appreciates that. He is in a studio apartment. I know it is kind of small, but he seems to be getting by pretty well. They take the residents to different places like the grocery store.
Questions about Applewood Retirement Community
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Applewood Retirement Community. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age here at applewood is 70-80 years old. They like trivia games mostly. Bean Bag Baseball. Bingo. Country Drives.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
We have a couple of restaurants close. iHop, & Dairy Queen. If you like sports, we have Dick's Sporting Goods next door.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Applewood Retirement Community has organized?
We love our country drives and going to other buildings to play Bean Bag Baseball tournaments.
What transportation services does Applewood Retirement Community offer to independent living residents?
We offer transportation to medical trips, shopping, banking, and activities events.
What makes the chef or dining program at Applewood Retirement Community exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
We have a pretty diverse menu. We rotate menus every 4 weeks and switch them up each season. We always take suggestions from our residents to make the menu extra exceptional :)
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
We have a dining room for all the residents to eat. We have a living room for the residents to have social gatherings like movie night, super bowl activity, exercise activity, church on sundays, etc...
What safety features or security measures does Applewood Retirement Community offer to independent living residents?
We have staff on site 24-hours, cameras through-out the whole building, and a hotline straight to home office if anyone has any concerns.
If Applewood Retirement Community accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We have a back area to the building where the dogs can roam.
Does Applewood Retirement Community work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
We use to work with Comforcare, but we are in the transitional stage of finding a new company.
Costs for Applewood Retirement Community
Services and Amenities of Applewood Retirement Community
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Fee Structure Extra: Care Needs Are Paid To 3rd Party
- Independent Living Starting At: $1515/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Rec Room Has Pool Table, Exercise Equip, 60" Tv, Etc
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Medication Management
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Bean Bag Baseball Team
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
- Financial Guidance Extra: We Can Work With Most Budgets
Affiliations
- Affiliations Extra: Non Denominational
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
About Applewood Retirement Community
Applewood Retirement Community is located in Oregon’s capital city of Salem. It offers 69 studio and one bedroom private apartments for seniors who want to remain their independence, but who want less stress in their retirement or perhaps need a little help.
Residents at Applewood enjoy a life style that promotes continued independence and offers more freedom for seniors to enjoy the things they like to do rather than trying to maintain a home, an automobile, or any other burden associated with living on one’s own. At Applewood, our residents enjoy the spa and beauty salon services, well-stocked library, recreational rooms, card/puzzle rooms, and living rooms – complete with big screen televisions. Our dining services feature scratch made meals with a menu of alternate entrées to choose from. Our chef’s take pride in every meal that’s served.
Living at Applewood is a great experience! We’re not just an independent living center; we’re a community where all residents are treated with respect and love. Our community welcomes your family and friends to visit as often as they would like. We are pet friendly too, and realize that our furry and feathered friends are part of your family.
- Affordable Monthly Rent
- Month to Month /Lease Options Available
- Individual Climate Control in Each Apartment
- Private Bathrooms
- Kitchenettes in Each Unit
- Three Chef Prepared Meals & 24 Hour Beverage Bar
- Utilities & Dish Network Included – EXCEPT HOME PHONE
- Emergency Call System / Wireless Pendant System
- 24 hour/day Office Staff
- On-site Beauty Parlor
- Pet Friendly
- Group Activities & Special Events & Exercise Classes
- Scheduled Transportation
- Maintenance & Grounds-Keeping Services
- VA Aid & Attendance Assistance Available
- Convenient Location to Doctor’s, Hospital, Shopping, Churches, & Much More
- Garden
- Recreational Room
- Library
What Makes Us Special
Applewood Retirement is centrally located near malls and many eateries. We are a locally owned and operated company that takes pride in its communities and services provided
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