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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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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
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No harm found · B August 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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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.