Group Homes & Adult Foster Homes in Salem, OR

Our approach

Each resident's plan is built around their routines, goals, and preferences. Leadership visits every home weekly to keep quality consistent across all sites.

Individualized plans: built around the person and coordinated with their support team, family, and county coordinator.
Consistent routines: structure and predictability that reduce stress and build independence.
Community participation: daily living skills, activities, outings, and involvement in the neighborhood.

Services

Residential care

24/7 staffing, meals, transportation, housekeeping, and support with daily routines in small, homelike settings.

Individualized support

Each resident's needs — whatever they are — are built into the daily plan and coordinated with their broader support team.

Community life

Skill-building, activities, fitness, and regular participation in community life.

Our homes

Five homes across the Mid-Willamette Valley, all operating under the same standards.

Keizer

Keizer Home

Quiet neighborhood near parks and services.

Salem

Salem Home 1

Close to shopping and community activities.

Salem

Salem Home 2

Neighborhood setting with established routines.

Albany

Albany Home

Convenient to employment and recreation.

Dallas

Dallas Home

Quiet street close to services.

Team

Chala Chiri

Executive Director

Leads operations, staff development, and quality review across all five homes. Trained at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Contact Chala

Beredu Watiyo

House Manager

Six years of residential experience. Manages staffing and day-to-day support at the home level.

Contact Beredu

Hawi Baisa, M.S.

Operations Manager

M.S., Carlson School of Management. Supports organizational leadership, operations, and quality improvement.

Contact Hawi

Habtamu Badaso

Site Administrator, Albany

Eight years in residential settings. Oversees daily operations and staff coordination in Albany.

Contact Habtamu

Referrals & admissions

We accept referrals from CDDP services coordinators, case managers, providers, families, and guardians.

Send a brief referral summary. Please do not include PHI in the web form.
We coordinate secure exchange of recent ISP/BSP, MAR, and relevant assessments.
Screening, then a visit if the placement looks like a fit.
Transition planning and admission.

Our team is experienced with complex health and behavioral support needs. Urgent placements are reviewed case by case — call (503) 509-3703.

Start a referral

Calling is the fastest way to start. The form is for brief, non-PHI referral inquiries.

Do not include names, dates of birth, diagnoses, Medicaid IDs, or other PHI. We will contact you for secure exchange of records.

Licensing & standards

Licensed by Oregon DHS

Group homes and adult foster homes operating under Oregon's DD and AFH rules.

Trained staff

OIS, medication administration, CPR/First Aid, and person-centered planning.

Ongoing quality review

Regular audits, incident review, and weekly leadership visits to every home.

Join the team

We hire dependable, compassionate staff who value structure and follow-through. Experience in residential settings is helpful; we provide training.

Direct Support Professionals

Support residents with daily routines, appointments, and skills practice.

House Leads

Coordinate staffing, documentation, and quality checks.

Health & Program Support

Guide protocols, training, and audits across the homes.

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For Families

If you're a family member looking for residential care for a loved one, we're here to help you understand the process and find the right support.

Who we serve

Happy Life Group Homes serves adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Each resident's support plan is individualized — whatever mix of needs they have — and we coordinate closely with their full support team. We are not an assisted living facility for seniors or individuals whose primary needs are related to aging or dementia without a developmental disability diagnosis.

How to get started

To be placed in one of our homes, your loved one must be enrolled in Oregon's I/DD services through your county's Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP). Here's how the process works:

1. Contact your county CDDP

If your family member isn't already enrolled in services, contact your county's CDDP office to apply for eligibility. They will assess your loved one's needs and assign a case manager.

Marion County: (503) 588-5288
Polk County: (503) 623-9664
Linn County: (541) 967-3866

2. Work with the case manager

Once enrolled, a case manager will help develop a support plan (ISP) and can send referrals to residential providers like us. The case manager coordinates funding, services, and placement.

3. We receive the referral

When we receive a referral from the case manager, we review the individual's needs, schedule a meet-and-greet, and determine if one of our homes is a good fit. If so, we work together on transition planning.

What if my loved one doesn't have I/DD?

If your family member's primary needs are related to aging, dementia, or physical disability without a developmental disability diagnosis, our homes may not be the right fit. We recommend calling 211 (or 1-866-698-6155) for help finding appropriate resources, including assisted living facilities, memory care, or in-home support.

Questions?

We're happy to answer general questions and point you in the right direction. Call us at (503) 509-3703 or email info@happylifellc.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of care does Happy Life Group Homes provide?

We provide person-centered residential support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our homes offer 24/7 staffing, individualized plans, and community participation in small, homelike settings.

Where are your homes located?

We operate licensed group homes and adult foster homes in Keizer, Salem, Albany, and Dallas, Oregon, serving Marion, Polk, and Linn Counties.

How can someone make a referral?

Referrals can be made by CDDP services coordinators, case managers, providers, families, or guardians through a brief online inquiry form or by calling (503) 509-3703.

Do you accept emergency placements?

Yes. We review urgent placement needs on a case-by-case basis and coordinate quickly with CDDP teams and families when appropriate.

Contact

Phone: (503) 509-3703

Email: info@happylifellc.org

Service Area: Keizer, Salem, Albany, Dallas (Oregon)

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Privacy: Please don't include protected health information (PHI) in forms or email. We'll coordinate secure transfer for records.

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For general questions only. Please call for urgent needs or anything involving private health information.

A real home, with the right support.