Salem Memorial District Hospital
35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560 · (573) 729-6626
Non profit - Corporation · 18 certified beds
Salem Memorial District Hospital has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 3 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 10 times in the last three years, $83,898 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 October 16, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.October 16, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.October 16, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.October 16, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,893February 20, 2024
- Fine of $4,893February 12, 2024
- Fine of $14,679January 22, 2024
- Fine of $4,893January 8, 2024
- Fine of $4,545January 2, 2024
- Fine of $13,635December 11, 2023
- Fine of $4,545November 20, 2023
- Fine of $4,545November 13, 2023
- Fine of $13,635October 23, 2023
- Fine of $13,635September 25, 2023
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 | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 18 |
| Average residents per day | 15.2 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Salem Care Center Salem · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Seville Care Center Salem · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Lebanon South Nursing & Rehab Lebanon · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab Lebanon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Hickory Manor Licking · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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