The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SALEM TRANSITIONAL CARE
SALEM, OR · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
For-profit
2 of 5 overall
SALEM TRANSITIONAL CARE in Salem, OR has an overall 2-star rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. Staffing is above the federal benchmark (5.55 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), with no fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, pressure ulcer care, and nurse aide training.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.5542 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.5542.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.49
- Nurse aides
- 3.38
- Weekend nursing
- 4.96
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0.3%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.7%78.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited January 2024 — 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 met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,523 in total fines.
- $22,523
Federal fine
Jan 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 64.3 residents on an average day (80% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.