Windsong at Eola Hills
Windsong at Eola Hills
Located on Wallace Road Northwest, Windsong at Eola Hills is a residential care community in Salem, Oregon, that has been in operation for 11 years and offers personal care. The neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, requiring transportation for all errands and medical appointments.
Following a Montessori-based approach to care and programming, the community focuses on dignity, personal choice, and meaningful engagement in daily routines and activities.
The Oregon Department of Human Services has identified recurring concerns related to kitchen sanitation, food safety practices, and staff training on diet texture requirements across multiple inspections. These issues have appeared across multiple inspection cycles, although some corrections have been implemented following previous surveys. Moreover, food safety and sanitation remain important topics for families that are encouraged to discuss when evaluating care standards and operational practices.
64-bed community Rank #163 / 351Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 351 homes in Oregon. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
11 years in operation Rank #275 / 374Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th out of 374 homes in Oregon. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oregon facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #466 / 476Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 466th out of 476 homes in Oregon. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Oregon facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 8, 2015
CountyPolk
License Number50R415
Windsong at Eola Hills is administered by Laura Gordham Larson.
Owner NameWest Salem Memory Care, LLC
Specific ProgramsOur Management, Montessori, Montessori in Action, Upcoming Events
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 2021 · 5 years of data
33 deficiencies
6 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 2021 vs. Oregon state average
Overall vs. OR average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Oregon average:
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per year (6% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per year (6% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
August 20, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 33 | 31 | This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (33 vs. OR avg 31).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 6.6 | 6.2 | This facility has 6% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (6.6 vs. OR avg 6.2).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.5 | 4.4 | This facility has 25% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (5.5 vs. OR avg 4.4).↑ 25% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has had 14% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (6 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 20, 2025 inspection found 2 deficiencies in kitchen sanitation, food storage, and staff training, with multiple issues uncorrected at time of visit.
- July 18, 2024 survey showed 3 deficiencies in kitchen sanitation, food storage, staff hygiene, and administration, with some corrected only by early 2025 revisit.
- October 30, 2023 re-licensure survey identified 8 deficiencies in abuse reporting, resident evaluations, staffing training, and safety systems, all corrected by early 2024 revisit.
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Oregon
Windsong at Eola Hills is located in SALEM, Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsong at Eola Hills
Who is the owner of Windsong at Eola Hills?
Windsong at Eola Hills is legally operated by West Salem Memory Care, LLC, and administered by Laura Gordham Larson.
What is the license number of Windsong at Eola Hills?
According to OR state health department records, Windsong at Eola Hills's license number is 50R415.
What is the best email address for Windsong at Eola Hills?
The team at Windsong at Eola Hills can be reached at llarson@aidanhealthservices.com.
Who is the administrator of Windsong at Eola Hills?
Laura Gordham Larson is the administrator of Windsong at Eola Hills.
How many beds does Windsong at Eola Hills have?
Windsong at Eola Hills has 64 beds.
Has Windsong at Eola Hills had any recent deficiencies?
Windsong at Eola Hills has had 33 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Windsong at Eola Hills?
Yes — there are 13 photos of Windsong at Eola Hills in the photo gallery on this page.
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