Salem Center
255 Sunbridge Drive, Salem, WV 26426 · (304) 782-3000
For profit - Corporation · 112 certified beds
Salem Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 10 citations (the West Virginia average is 11.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 5, 2025 found 10 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.June 5, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 5, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 5, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.June 5, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needsJune 5, 2025 · F0907 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 5, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.June 5, 2025 · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 5, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 5, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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 5, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 5, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | West Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.95 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | 2.04 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 82.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- United Transitional Care Center Bridgeport · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bridgeport Healthcare Center Bridgeport · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Clarksburg Healthcare Center Clarksburg · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- River Oaks Healthcare Center Clarksburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Salem Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.