Salemhaven

23 Geremonty Drive · Salem, NH · 03079 · 6038935586

110 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • 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 70
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 80
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 29
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.133.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.760.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.55≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected September 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    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 September 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    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 September 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025

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

    Corrected August 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 11, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Corrected September 30, 2025 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B August 14, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B August 8, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · B August 8, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · B August 8, 2024

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Corrected August 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E August 2, 2023

    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 August 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E August 2, 2023

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

    Corrected September 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305058 · certified since January 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.