Nursing Homes · Salem, OH
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Salem West Healthcare Center
2511 Bentley Drive · Salem, OH 44460 · 80 certified beds
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About Salem West Healthcare Center
Salem West Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Salem, Ohio. Its capacity is 80 beds, above the Columbiana County median of 67 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Communicare Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 52 citations, the most recent on April 30, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.21 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Salem. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (52)
Records from February 2020 to April 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2026.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
August 25, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 4, 2025.
August 25, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 4, 2025.
August 25, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
August 25, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 4, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 29, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
Penalties (1)
August 25, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 25, 2025, lasting 89 days (triggered by inspection on August 25, 2025).
Staffing
3.21 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Communicare Health, a chain of 109 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 4.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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