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Sapphire at Applewood

309 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR

Independent Living

0.513 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Sapphire at Applewood

Settled in the calm town of Salem, Oregon lies our wonderful community — Sapphire at Applewood. Our modern exterior and interior design enables residents to thrive in an active community that promotes independent living for those in their golden years. Residents are free to enjoy a leisure lifestyle that promotes their continued independence in the comfort of supportive living spaces, surrounded by great peers, all within a vibrant city where daily living continuously thrives. Salem, Oregon is an ideal city for retirement. It provides both city living and a quaint and calm atmosphere, where residents can always find a place to rest. And always, our Pacific Northwest region offers stunning natural scenery and abundant wildlife nearby. Whether it be embracing the beautiful flowers at Screiner’s Iris Gardens or enjoying the views at Riverfront Park, there are endless opportunities for residents and their families to enjoy all that Salem has to offer. Community Amenities and Services Residents can always enjoy the comfort of amenities and services offered on campus, with transportation services provided for off-site outings as well. At Sapphire at Applewood, we provide a host of social activities and services for residents to enjoy, like our beauty salon and spa. We also have a well-stocked library, recreational rooms, card and puzzle rooms, and living rooms complete with big screen televisions. One of the hallmarks of our community is our restaurant-style dining. Residents and their families can always enjoy three, chef-prepared meals made daily. Our dining room is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal and congregate with friends. All of our residents have different needs, and we understand that. We provide residents with emergency call systems and offer medical appointment scheduling when needed. Living Arrangements Prospective residents can enjoy studio and one-bedroom units. All of our units are spacious and include a kitchenette, private bathroom, climate control, and wall-to-wall carpeting. We’re also pet-friendly and welcome residents to bring their furry or feathered friends to join us here at Sapphire at Applewood.

Family and resident feedback

0.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews

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★★★★

Critical

Stiffed

Sapphire is permanently closed now. About a year ago, [name removed] moved out and his apartment there was immaculate and spotless. They would never respond to our requests and didn't refund [name removed]s $[removed] deposit.

AnonymousDecember 3, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

All around great place

The staff gave off a great first impression they have been so warm and caring to our loved one and family. The dining experience from what we can see looks great and our loved one says the food is good. For the value its great because he gets a lot for the money and based on our experience we would recommend Applewood Retirement them to other families.

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3.5 / 5
SueSeptember 20, 2022

★★★★★

Positive

a positive experience

The meals and dining service is great here, I am eating healthier then every before - they are very good about serving us healthy well balanced nutritious meals. I would definitely recommend this community to other families who are looking for a community for themselves or their loved ones

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4.0 / 5
anonymousAugust 3, 2022

★★★★★

Critical

You get what you pay for.

The touring and move-in process was absolutely excellent. They got me in same day when I was in a bind. If you need a place fast, they were great. But if you want something that's more long-term and cleaner, I would pay extra and go somewhere else. This was the cheapest place I could find, but you get what you pay for. The food is not that great, and they don't have many options for those with dietary restrictions. But the staff are all really nice there.

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2.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
anonymousAugust 23, 2021

★★★★★

Positive

my experience of Applewood

I love the vibe of the community. It's friendly and they are on top of your needs, It's a good value for your money, and they offer quality care. I would recommend this community to others

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5.0 / 5
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Ashley SDecember 7, 2020

★★★★★

Positive

He loves it there enjoys all activites

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
joannaNovember 14, 2018

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Art Classes
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Happy Hour
  • Gardening Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Activities On-site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Walking Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Wii Bowling
  • Wine Tasting

Outdoor spaces

  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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