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SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL

35629 HIGHWAY 72, SALEM, MO 65560
Score: 29 / 100

Salem Memorial District Hospital has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 29/100 — 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 at Salem Memorial District Hospital exceed national averages, with 5.45 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.88 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Salem Memorial District Hospital. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.45 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.47 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.46 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.71 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Oct 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0756 Severity F
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Oct 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Oct 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity E
    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these
    Sep 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 21.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 14.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 41.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

13 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $106,623

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 29 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
18
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3