Occupancy rate
76%
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%The Oaks
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Salem, VA
The Oaks
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Salem, VA
Overview of The Oaks
The Oaks is an assisted living community managed by administrator Deborah Conway in Salem, Virginia. With 80 licensed beds, the community currently operates at an occupancy rate of approximately 76%, which is roughly in line with the Virginia statewide average.
Across four total inspections, including the initial licensing in September 2023 and subsequent renewals in December 2023, February 2024, and February 2025, zero violations were cited during any visit. Additionally, no complaint investigations have been conducted, and no deficiencies appear anywhere in the official inspection record. This unbroken compliance history across every regulatory visit since opening signifies an uncommon yet meaningful signal of operational consistency.
The Oaks is a good option for older adults seeking assisted living in Salem who value a proven compliance record, a moderately sized community, and current room availability. With zero deficiencies identified in every inspection to date, including multiple renewals, this community is favorably relative to most assisted living providers in Virginia.
80-bed community Rank #214 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 371 homes in Virginia for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia 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.
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #46 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 449 homes in Virginia for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia 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
Occupancy
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Occupied beds
61 / 80
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes
98 beds
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
The Oaks is administered by Deborah Conway.
Specific ProgramsLodging, Suites & Cottages, Experiences, Pet Friendly, Offers, Packages, Add-Ons, Gift Certificates, Weddings, The Oak Room, Dining Calendar
Inspection History
In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
0 Better
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Latest Inspection
February 18, 2025
Renewal
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 14 | This facility has had 71% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (4 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 18, 2025 renewal inspection found no violations of applicable standards or laws.
- December 13, 2023 monitoring visit found no deficiencies in personnel, admission, retention, discharge, or licensing processes.
- September 15, 2023 original licensing inspection found no deficiencies after physical plant tour and staff interviews.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Brookdale Staunton | AL MC | Staunton | 144 | Yes | A+ | 16 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brookdale Midlothian | AL MC | Midlothian | 100 | No | A+ | 8 | Suite |
| The Oaks | AL MC | Salem | 80 | No | - | 80 | - |
| Brookdale Roanoke | AL MC | Sw Roanoke (Gaymont) | 56 | Yes | A+ | 38 | Studio |
| Cambridge Landing Memory Care | AL MC | Strasburg | 40 | No | A+ | 7 | Suite |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks
Is The Oaks in a walkable area?
The Oaks has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
When does The Oaks's license expire?
According to VA state health department records, The Oaks's license expires on March 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at The Oaks?
The Oaks's occupancy is 76%.
Who is the administrator of The Oaks?
Deborah Conway is the administrator of The Oaks.
How many beds does The Oaks have?
The Oaks has 80 beds.
Has The Oaks had any deficiencies?
The Oaks has had 4 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).
Are there photos of The Oaks?
Yes — there are 13 photos of The Oaks in the photo gallery on this page.
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