Salem Rehab Center
7 Loring Hills Avenue · Salem, MA · 01970 · 9787415700
123 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Adviniacare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $238,905 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
7 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$238,905 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $252,785 |
Inspection citations (86 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 12, 2024
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · H August 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 12, 2024 | Fine | $238,905 |
| July 25, 2023 | Fine | $13,880 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225644 · certified since August 2, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.