Nursing home · Salem, MO
Salem Care Center
1203 N Jackson, Salem, MO 65560 · 60 certified beds · for profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 16, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was pharmacy service (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 27, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 9.6 for Salem-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.25 hours per resident per day here, 5% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 16% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.43 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 32% over the past year, 24 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 13 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Salem Care Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Salem-area homes (7), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Salem area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.25 | 3.42 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.90 | 2.99 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 32% | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 38% | 49% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 9.6 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 27 of 27 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | E | Past Non-Compliance |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Resident rights | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 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. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 5, 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. Resident rights | B | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about Salem Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Salem Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Salem Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). The average for Salem-area nursing homes is 2.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Salem Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 16, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was pharmacy service (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 27, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 9.6 for Salem-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Salem Care Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Salem Care Center accept Medicaid?
Salem Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 729-6649 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.