Madrona Hills is an independent senior living community located in Salem, Oregon, and managed by Holiday Retirement. This community provides independent-living arrangements, offering apartment-style residences in a campus setting designed for older adults seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle. Services include meal preparation, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and ongoing building maintenance. While Madrona Hills offers senior-living features meant to support both comfort and engagement, the property does not provide on-site assisted living or skilled nursing care. The focus is on facilitating an active, social environment with ongoing opportunities for resident participation and daily assistance as appropriate to independent living needs.

In terms of care and wellness offerings, Madrona Hills provides several non-medical support options. Residents have access to an on-site barber and beauty salon for personal grooming services. Fitness and wellness opportunities are available through structured programs, along with yoga and chair yoga sessions, supporting residents in maintaining mobility and general health. Community life at Madrona Hills is enhanced by a robust schedule of social activities, games, group outings, spiritual practices, and holiday events, all designed to promote daily engagement and community connections. These programs are delivered in English, and the community's amenities have undergone recent renovations to refresh many common areas, though some cottage and apartment interiors have been described as dated by a portion of residents and their families.

Transportation at Madrona Hills includes complimentary services for both medical and non-medical purposes. This transportation is intended to assist residents in attending medical appointments, running errands, or participating in community outings, enhancing access to necessary services and recreational opportunities outside the community.

Resident and family feedback reflects positive experiences with Madrona Hills, particularly highlighting the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, strong social programming, and a comfortable, supportive community environment. Cleanliness and property maintenance receive consistent praise, along with support provided during transition periods. Some residents mention challenges such as renovation disruptions, management changes, rental increases, and occasional communication lapses. Dining receives mixed reviews, with most commenting favorably on meal service staff but offering varying opinions on food variety and quality. Additionally, the physical layout—specifically the distance between cottages and central community spaces—is noted as a concern for some, occasionally necessitating the use of golf carts.

Overall, Madrona Hills offers independent senior living with a focus on social engagement, wellness, and personal convenience. Residents benefit from a wide range of activities, daily support services, and available transportation, though no higher levels of care are provided on-site.

Costs at this community start at $2,169 and range up to $7,265. The average price in the community is $4,738, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,907. The cost of independent living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.