Faye Wright Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Salem, OR
Faye Wright Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Salem, OR
Faye Wright Senior Living accepts Medicaid.
Administered by Heinz Gehner, Faye Wright Senior Living is a 122-bed assisted living and memory care community in Salem, Oregon, situated on Boone Road Southeast in a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be finished on foot. It’s operated by Sabra West Coast Operations III, LLC, the 31-year-old community with a single-story layout offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans. They’re designed to meet the needs of older adults requiring assistance with daily activities while upholding independence.
Three care levels under one roof are offered: assisted living for occupants needing help with daily living activities, memory care for those with cognitive decline, and respite care for short-term stays. This on-campus continuum means families don’t have to relocate a loved one as care needs change. The surrounding Salem neighborhood scores 72 for walkability, making it easy for family members and visitors to walk around. The location offers access to nearby services and community resources without needing a car for every errand. The home has 122 beds across its assisted living, memory care, and respite care departments, allowing it to serve a diverse population with varying care needs in one setting.
State inspectors have noted concerns surrounding kitchen operations, food safety, sanitation practices, and memory care compliance.
Families touring Faye Wright Senior Living will want to ask how it manages operational areas and what steps it has taken to address them.
122-bed community Rank #22 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 351 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
31 years in operation Rank #70 / 375Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 375 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #148 / 475Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th out of 475 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oregon that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 24, 1994
CountyMarion
Faye Wright Senior Living is legally operated by Sabra West Coast Operations III, LLC, and administered by Heinz Gehner.
Smoking not allowed
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
47 deficiencies
7 inspections
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.
Since 2022 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (52% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (52% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (52% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (52% 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.
| 47 | 31 | This facility has 52% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (47 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 52% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 6.7 | 4.4 | This facility has 52% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (6.7 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 52% 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 22, 2025 routine inspection found 2 deficiencies including multiple kitchen sanitation and maintenance issues and failure to comply with memory care licensing rules.
- March 4, 2024 change of ownership survey cited 33 deficiencies across administration, resident care, medication systems, staffing, and safety, many uncorrected at revisits.
- Repeated complaints from December 2023 to April 2025 documented insufficient qualified awake direct care staff and failure to implement acuity-based staffing tools.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Faye Wright Senior Living
3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salem's city center to Faye Wright Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
| Faye Wright Senior Living | AL MC RC | Salem (Faye Wright) | 122
Facility
122
OR AVG
67
Rank
#22 / 351 | No |
72
Facility
72
OR AVG
55
Rank
#148 / 475 | Studio / 1 Bed | 31
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31
OR AVG
21
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#70 / 375 | - | - | 7 | 47
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47
OR AVG
31
Rank
#237 / 284 | 6.7
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6.7
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
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48
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48
OR AVG
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27
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23
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OR AVG
4.4
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OR AVG
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76
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76
OR AVG
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#109 / 475 | - | 21
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21
OR AVG
21
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#208 / 375 | 75.1% | - | 10 | 53
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53
OR AVG
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| Brookdale Salem | AL | Se Salem (Morningside) | 60
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60
OR AVG
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#181 / 351 | Yes |
53
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53
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48
OR AVG
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#3 / 375 | - | A+ | 4 | 33
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33
OR AVG
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8.3
OR AVG
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OR AVG
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Rank
#266 / 351 | Yes |
76
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76
OR AVG
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Rank
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37
OR AVG
21
Rank
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40
OR AVG
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Rank
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OR AVG
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Rank
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Frequently Asked Questions about Faye Wright Senior Living
What neighborhood is Faye Wright Senior Living in?
Faye Wright Senior Living is in the Faye Wright neighborhood of Salem.
Who is the owner of Faye Wright Senior Living?
Faye Wright Senior Living is legally operated by Sabra West Coast Operations III, LLC, and administered by Heinz Gehner.
Is Faye Wright Senior Living in a walkable area?
Faye Wright Senior Living has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Faye Wright Senior Living been in business?
Faye Wright Senior Living has been operating for approximately 31 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Faye Wright Senior Living?
No, Faye Wright Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Faye Wright Senior Living?
The team at Faye Wright Senior Living can be reached at heinz.gehner@sincerisl.com.
Who is the administrator of Faye Wright Senior Living?
Heinz Gehner is the administrator of Faye Wright Senior Living.
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