Windsong at Eola Hills
Windsong at Eola Hills
Windsong at Eola Hills is a memory care community located in Salem, Oregon. It provides a nurturing and empowering environment for individuals living with memory loss, inspired by Montessori principles. The community focuses on personalized care that honors each resident’s unique strengths and preferences.
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.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.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.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 administrated by Laura Gordham Larson.
Owner NameWest Salem Memory Care, LLC
Email
[email protected]
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, citation, 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) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total inspections (14% below)
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per year (6% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Oregon average:
• Total inspections (14% below)
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 14% fewer total inspections than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (6 vs. OR avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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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Windsong at Eola Hills is located in SALEM, Oregon.
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The information below is reported by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities.
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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Salem (South Gateway) | 68
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68
OR AVG
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Rank
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| Windsong at Eola Hills |
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Facility
64
OR AVG
67
Rank
#163 / 351 | No |
0
Facility
0
OR AVG
55
Rank
#466 / 476 | - | 11
Facility
11
OR AVG
21
Rank
#275 / 374 | - | 6 | 34
Facility
34
OR AVG
31
Rank
#194 / 334 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#217 / 334 | - | Laura Gordham Larson |
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Facility
57
OR AVG
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Rank
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54
OR AVG
55
Rank
#262 / 476 | - | 29
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29
OR AVG
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Rank
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Rank
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OR AVG
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Rank
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsong at Eola Hills
Who is the owner of Windsong at Eola Hills?
The legal owner and operator of Windsong at Eola Hills is West Salem Memory Care, LLC.
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 [email protected].
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 or citations?
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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