Salem Care Center
Salem, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265885) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 729-6649 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Salem Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of about 2.5 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Salem Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.43 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Salem Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Salem Care Center is a 60-certified-bed nursing home in Salem, Dent County, Missouri, with an average of 43.4 residents. The facility is operated for profit under a corporate ownership structure and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on April 26, 2024.
According to CMS Care Compare, Salem Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its four component ratings break down as follows: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.25 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.43 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on file. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in this facility's data.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and no ownership change within the past 12 months is recorded, meaning the current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Salem Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Salem Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.43, and nursing turnover is 32.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Salem Care Center is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 43.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 26, 2024.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5737296649 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5737296649 or check Medicare Care Compare for current information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265885?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.