Capital Manor Retirement Commu sits in Salem, Oregon, and has been serving seniors since 1963 with a long history of providing thoughtful care and a wide choice of living options. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all on one campus, so residents can move between types of care as their needs change, which helps families worry less about future moves. The campus includes 255 apartments in a 10-story tower, plus terrace apartments, townhomes, and over 80 one-story villas. These come in one-, two-, or three-bedroom layouts, often with private terraces, large windows, full kitchens, and even attached garages in some cases, so people have space and privacy but remain close to help if they need it.
Residents get to pick and choose how much help they want with daily life, such as bathing, dressing, hygiene, or getting around-there's always a licensed nurse available, day or night, and there are options like laundry service if the residents want chores handled for them. The dining program serves chef-prepared meals with oversight from a dietician, and the community has amenities like an indoor pool, spa, fitness center, beauty salon, computer lab, bank branch, and gardens with walking paths. Fitness activities range from golf putting and balloon volleyball to one-on-one sessions, and the staff makes sure to provide social classes, clubs, and plenty of engaging programs that help residents stay active.
Capital Manor is a nonprofit and not connected to any church or specific group, so people of all backgrounds are welcome; it's also governed by a local board and supported by a staff of about 176 employees, along with the involvement of residents through committees. The residential care center forms part of the community's continuum of care, and the facility's history shows ongoing growth and renovations, including a major update of the main tower and common areas back in 2000. Residents have access to therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as visits from foot care nurses and dental hygienists. There's even a unique feature where residents have their own voting precinct.
Units are comfortable and accessible, each with private bathrooms and, depending on the layout, private outdoor spaces. The residential care services are only for those who live at Capital Manor and are designed with a friendly, personal approach instead of the feel of a traditional nursing home. The grounds are well cared for, with green spaces and gardens, and the community aims for a relaxed, no-worry lifestyle where people can stay as independent as possible. The predictable, low rates help residents plan for the future, and the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission approves the facility, which means it meets national standards for lifelong senior care. There's always someone nearby if help is needed, but there's freedom for those who want to look after themselves, take part in programs, or simply enjoy their home and surroundings.
