Salem Springlake Health & Rehabilitation Center

509 North Hayden Avenue · Salem, KY · 42078 · 2709884572

75 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Atrium Centers

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 75
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 57
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 71
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.003.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.500.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.55≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year36%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F November 14, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected January 21, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected January 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected January 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected January 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 21, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Corrected January 21, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185046 · certified since February 23, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.