Salem Memorial District Hospital
35629 Highway 72 · Salem, MO · 65560 · 5737296626
18 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 13 · $106,623 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 16, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 16, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected November 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
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 risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C August 22, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · C August 22, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,679 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,545 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 26A381 · certified since June 25, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.