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SALEM CARE CENTER

1203 N JACKSON, SALEM, MO 65560
Score: 37 / 100

Salem Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 37/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Missouri. Families considering this Salem facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Salem Care Center, with 3.32 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Salem Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.32 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.20 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.86 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Aug 8, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 20 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 8, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Aug 8, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 22.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 35.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $3,174

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8