F

CIRCLE OF CARE

1985 EAST PERSHING STREET, SALEM, OH 44460
Score: 26 / 100

With a score of 26/100, Circle Of Care ranks in the bottom tier of Ohio nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels at Circle Of Care exceed national averages, with 5.31 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.89 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 42 deficiencies at Circle Of Care, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.31 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.89 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.52 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.39 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.52 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

42
Total Deficiencies
Jun 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 39 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity L
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity F
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0868 Severity F
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    Apr 8, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Infection Control 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 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 17.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $179,235

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
55
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19