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The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages

1615 Brush College Road Northwest, Salem, OR

Memory CareAssisted Living

4.156 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages

Come experience the joys of retirement in this cozy, quaint community in Salem, Oregon. The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages aims to provide a comforting environment that residents are proud to call home — a traditional community offering immediate nostalgia to residents. Just minutes away, residents can easily access local churches, shopping centers, doctor’s offices, and more! The location is ideal for…

Family and resident feedback

4.1 out of 5 from 56 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages

Good communication with management upon signing up and during respite. Medical and other staff compassionate re: issues that developed over the stay. Disappointed in follow-up communication- took more than 2 weeks to have questions answered. Resolved in week 3.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
CamJune 16, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Review for The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages

Really liked the enclosed patio. Staff friendly and attentive. Care always consistent. Facility worked well with Hospice. Well planned and fun social events. Beauty shop was nice option. Always clean and safe spaces. Effort with attractive décor and seasonal.

AnonymousApril 8, 2026

★★★★

Critical

Beware This Place is Horrible

Poor, poor quality of care at this facility. Critical medication was missed, showers not given, laundry not done, personal attention not given, clothing was lost. After I asked twice they finally showered but did not give the resident the help they needed. I observed the staff loitering around and socializing more than they were helping residents. Management did not appear to be overseeing this behavior. I went up a level and spoke with human relations at the corporate office. All they did was give me a credit on t

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Cleanliness
2.0 / 5
Friendliness
2.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
Care Services
1.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
JackieFebruary 5, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

elow expectations and or needs improvement in certain areas from my viewpoint.

Difficulty in reaching facility director. Inexperienced caregivers and staff. Understaffed no activities director. Little family support. Have witnessed residents fall in the dining area even when staff was close by. Misplacing residents personal belongings such as hearing aids, glasses and clothing. Laundry service mixes up clothing.

Stephen RDecember 4, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

I think the community is nice, but there is room for improvement.

I have found mom's room dirty several times and lots of food left on the dining room floor from morning till evening. I found clothes piled up in her shower as well. I feel like they could do better at taking care of mom and making sure she doesn't fall especially when they're watching her. It would be nice if they cut it for mom because she has Parkinson's. I think it is pricey for the care that they're giving. I would like more updates on how my mom is doing. Seems like they're losing clothes all the time. There'

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Cleanliness
2.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
SandyOctober 9, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

The Iris Memory Care and Retirement Cottages

The service staff lack training.

AnonymousSeptember 26, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

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

Health & wellness

  • High Acuity Care
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Spanish
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cooking Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Bible Study Group
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • Dances
  • Activities On-site
  • Christian Services
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Live Well Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Tai Chi
  • Gardening Club
  • Montessori Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Activities Off-site

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Main Street Shops
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Central Fireplace
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Jacuzzi
  • Billiards Lounge

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 2, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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