Battle Creek Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Salem, OR
Battle Creek Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Salem, OR
Battle Creek Memory Care accepts Medicaid.
Battle Creek Memory Care is a sanctuary nestled in the serene surroundings of Salem, Oregon. This exquisite community is thoughtfully designed to provide a safe haven for individuals facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As one of the premier memory care living facilities, the home offers a range of specialized services and support to enhance the well-being of residents and their families. One of the unique aspects of Battle Creek Memory Care is the absence of buy-in fees and long-term lease arrangements. This flexibility allows families to focus solely on the well-being of their loved ones, without the burden of financial commitments.
The indoor and outdoor lounge areas create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages residents and their families to feel connected and at ease. A plethora of engaging activities awaits, including events, classes, and so much more. The community also offers memory care support groups, providing a valuable space for families to connect, share experiences, and find solace in a supportive community. Residents can look forward to weekly outings, stimulating card and board games, non-denominational worship, and engaging cooking and art classes. Every detail within the living spaces is meticulously designed to exude beauty and comfort.
68-bed community Rank #148 / 350Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th out of 350 homes we track in Oregon for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oregon facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
9 years in operation Rank #294 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 294th out of 375 homes we track in Oregon for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #192 / 462Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd out of 462 homes we track in Oregon for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oregon that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 31, 2019
CountyMarion
Battle Creek Memory Care is legally operated by Battlecreek Memory Care, LLC, and administered by Natalie Nelson.
Total
68 units
Total beds
68 units
Secured Perimeter
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Smoking not allowed
Visitor PolicyEvery hour is visiting hour; families are welcome to stop by whenever convenient.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Garden
Salon
Individual Air Conditioning
Built-In Storage
Hardwood-Style Flooring
Activities
Starting Price$6,690 per month
Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OR average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 32 | This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (37 vs. OR avg 32).↑ 16% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.3 | 4.81 | This facility has 10% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.3 vs. OR avg 4.81).↑ 10% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Oregon average (7 vs. OR avg 7).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 278 / 381 / 416 / 423 / 507 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private / Shared Suites
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Music and Arts Classes
Parking Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Battle Creek Memory Care
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4.9 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| The Springs At Willowcreek | AL MC | Salem (East Lancaster) | 85
Facility
85
OR AVG
67
Rank
#89 / 350 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
OR AVG
56
Rank
#299 / 462 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
OR AVG
22
Rank
#109 / 375 | - | A- | 5 | 14
Facility
14
OR AVG
31
Rank
#62 / 283 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#65 / 283 | Lancaster Woods Operator, LLC | Mireya Melchor |
| Avamere Court at Keizer | AL IL NH RESC RC SNF | Keizer | 69
Facility
69
OR AVG
67
Rank
#147 / 350 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
OR AVG
56
Rank
#108 / 462 | - | 21
Facility
21
OR AVG
22
Rank
#208 / 375 |
75.4%
Facility
75.4%
OR AVG
74.7%
Rank
#36 / 69 | - | 13 | 32
Facility
32
OR AVG
31
Rank
#171 / 283 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#54 / 283 | Keizer Campus Operations, LLC | Rebecca Sawyer |
| Battle Creek Memory Care | AL MC RC | Salem (South Gateway) | 68
Facility
68
OR AVG
67
Rank
#148 / 350 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
OR AVG
56
Rank
#192 / 462 | Private / Shared Suites | 9
Facility
9
OR AVG
22
Rank
#294 / 375 | - | A+ | 7 | 37
Facility
37
OR AVG
31
Rank
#200 / 283 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#170 / 283 | Battlecreek Memory Care, LLC | Natalie Nelson |
| Brookdale Salem | AL | Se Salem (Morningside) | 60
Facility
60
OR AVG
67
Rank
#180 / 350 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
OR AVG
56
Rank
#265 / 462 | Suite | 48
Facility
48
OR AVG
22
Rank
#3 / 375 | - | A+ | 4 | 28
Facility
28
OR AVG
31
Rank
#159 / 283 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#220 / 283 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | Bethany Simkins |
| Regency Woodland | AL IL RC | Salem (Morningside) | 40
Facility
40
OR AVG
67
Rank
#265 / 350 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
OR AVG
56
Rank
#108 / 462 | Studio / 1 Bed | 38
Facility
38
OR AVG
22
Rank
#29 / 375 | - | - | 9 | 35
Facility
35
OR AVG
31
Rank
#191 / 283 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#111 / 283 | Bd Salem I, LLC | Melinda Gibbins |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Battle Creek Memory Care
What neighborhood is Battle Creek Memory Care in?
Battle Creek Memory Care is in the South Gateway neighborhood of Salem.
Is Battle Creek Memory Care in a walkable area?
Battle Creek Memory Care has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Battle Creek Memory Care been in business?
Battle Creek Memory Care has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Battle Creek Memory Care?
Yes, Battle Creek Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Battle Creek Memory Care?
The team at Battle Creek Memory Care can be reached at nnelson@battlecreekcare.com.
Who is the administrator of Battle Creek Memory Care?
Natalie Nelson is the administrator of Battle Creek Memory Care.
How many beds does Battle Creek Memory Care have?
Battle Creek Memory Care has 68 beds.
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