Nursing home · Salem, MO
Salem Memorial District Hospital
35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560 · 18 certified beds · non 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 Oct 16, 2025, when they cited 3 problems. The most common area was pharmacy service (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 3 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Oct 16, 2025) it had 3 citations, compared with an average of 9.6 for Salem-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
CMS has not published staffing figures for this facility.
How Salem Memorial District Hospital 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 | — | 3.42 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | — | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | — | 2.99 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | — | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 49% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 3 | 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 12 of 12 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
Show all citations
| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy service | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,679 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,545 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
Location
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
We don't have licensed photos yet. See photos on Google Maps.
Reviews
No family reviews yet. Reviews from residents and families will appear here, kept separate from government data.
Read Google reviews (opens Google Maps).
Questions about Salem Memorial District Hospital
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Salem Memorial District Hospital's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Salem Memorial District Hospital 3 out of 5 stars overall (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 Memorial District Hospital do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Oct 16, 2025, when they cited 3 problems. The most common area was pharmacy service (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 3 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Oct 16, 2025) it had 3 citations, compared with an average of 9.6 for Salem-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Salem Memorial District Hospital been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 10 fines totaling $83,898 in the past three years.
Does Salem Memorial District Hospital accept Medicaid?
Salem Memorial District Hospital is certified for Medicaid only. Call (573) 729-6626 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.