Salem North Healthcare Center in Salem, OH has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.26 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $23,163 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty flagged.
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $23,163recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2551.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.65
Licensed practical nurses
0.76
Nurse aides
1.85
Weekend nursing
2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
2.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.3%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.7%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
50%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
74.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $23,163 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $23,163 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 15, 2024
$23,163
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
53.1 residents on an average day (62% of 86 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.