Salem Memorial District Hospital

Nursing Home · Salem, MO

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number26A381

Contact & location

35629 Highway 72
Salem, MO 65560
Dent County
Phone
(573) 729-6626
ZIP code
65560 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
18
Residents per day
15.2 (84% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
June 25, 1992
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
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Registered nurses (RN)
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Licensed practical nurses
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Nurse aides
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Weekend total
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Nursing staff turnover
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RN turnover
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Inspections

Last standard inspection
October 16, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-10-16 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-11-30
2025-10-16 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-11-30
2025-10-16 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-11-30
2024-09-27 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-09-27 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-09-27 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-09-27 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-09-27 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2023-08-22 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-22 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-22 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

12 penalties in the last three years, including $92,988 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-02-20Fine$4,893
2024-02-12Fine$4,893
2024-01-22Fine$14,679
2024-01-08Fine$4,893
2024-01-02Fine$4,545
2023-12-11Fine$13,635
2023-11-20Fine$4,545
2023-11-13Fine$4,545
2023-10-23Fine$13,635
2023-09-25Fine$13,635
2023-09-05Fine$4,545
2023-08-28Fine$4,545

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Salem Memorial District Hospital?

Salem Memorial District Hospital has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Salem Memorial District Hospital have?

It has 18 certified beds and cares for about 15 residents per day.

Has Salem Memorial District Hospital been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 12 penalties totaling $92,988 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Salem Memorial District Hospital?

(573) 729-6626. The facility is located at 35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.