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Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 154,637 at the 2010 census, making it the third largest city in the state after Portland and Eugene. Salem is a little more than an hour driving distance away from Portland. Salem is the principal city of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that covers Marion and Polk counties and had a combined population of 390,738 at the 2010 census. A 2013 estimate placed the metropolitan population at 400,408, the state's second largest. The city is home to Willamette University, Corban University, and Chemeketa Community College. The State of Oregon is the largest public employer in the city, and Salem Health is the largest private employer. Transportation includes public transit from Salem-Keizer Transit which operates under the name Cherriots, Amtrak service and non-commercial air travel at McNary Field. Major roads include Interstate 5, Oregon Route 99E, and Oregon Route 22, which connects West Salem across the Willamette River via the Marion Street and Center Street bridges.
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There is a lot of single family homes tons of shipping and places to eat along with a multitude of parks and schools for younger families. Plus close proximity to downtown Salem and the Lancaster Mall.
My community is age friendly and everyone here's take a look out for everyone here .. we help and take care of each other.. the only down fall is the bus stop is a 15 minute walk ..
It's near a school and there's lots of family friendly people there.
I really in joy taking care off others
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Salem Health is a network of hospitals and doctors that will offer their services to Medicare recipients and also have a charity care for low income people.
Also, I’ve been told the 50+ senior center is a friendly place to visit. I’m looking forward to visiting soon.