Salem North Healthcare Center
Salem, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366104) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $23,163
Phone: (330) 337-9503 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Salem North Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Salem North Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Salem North Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $23,163.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Salem North Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, certified under Medicare and Medicaid since 1997. The facility is licensed for 86 beds and reports an average of 64.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Salem North Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Ohio state average of 3.15. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 2, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $23,163.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Salem North Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and current ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data is subject to periodic CMS updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Salem North Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $23,163.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 86 beds and reports an average of 64.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3303379503 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 3303379503 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366104?state=OH.
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.