Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center
1201 Hawthorn Road, Salem, IL 62881 · (618) 548-4884
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 8 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $52,760 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 13, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 13, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.March 13, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.March 13, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.March 13, 2026 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 13, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.March 13, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 13, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 13, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 24 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 23, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 15, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.April 15, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 15, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 15, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 15, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 15, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 15, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.March 13, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 18, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 10, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 10, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 12, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.August 12, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 12, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.August 12, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.August 12, 2025 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 12, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.October 8, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.June 28, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.June 28, 2024 · F0807 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 26, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 13, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $40,476August 12, 2025
- Fine of $12,284February 14, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.40 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 48.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Twin Willows Nursing Center Salem · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Fireside House of Centralia Centralia · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Centralia Manor Centralia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Odin Health and Rehab Center Odin · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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