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7 Loring Hills Avenue Salem, MA 01970 · Essex County
CMS certification number 225644 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Salem Rehab Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Salem Rehab Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Massachusetts average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.65 hours per resident per day at Salem Rehab Center, about the same as the Massachusetts median of 3.72 (US median: 3.72). About 0.71 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.37 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 37.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Massachusetts median 36.1%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Salem Rehab Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Salem Rehab Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Massachusetts's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on September 5, 2025 and found 4 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 79 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 79 citations at Salem Rehab Center across 6 inspection dates, 4 of them from complaint investigations. 7 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on August 12, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (20) and resident rights (14). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident" (tag F0580, level K, August 12, 2024). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
September 5, 2025 · 4 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
April 17, 2025 · 8 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
August 12, 2024 · 63 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
KImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
KProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
KProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
KProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
KEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
KAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
KEstablish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
HProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
FDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
FEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
FInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
FProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
EProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
EEnsure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
EProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHave policies on smoking.
DHonor 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.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DProvide 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.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DTry 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.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
BHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
BGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
BProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
BNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
BEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
May 8, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
February 29, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
January 26, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Questions to ask on a tour of Salem Rehab Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on August 12, 2024 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 12, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- The home averages about 55% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $238,905 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2024 | Fine | $238,905 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Salem Rehab Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.8 mi
North Shore Medical Center SalemEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 4h 31m for patients treated and sent home
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5.5 mi
Beverly Hospital Corporation BeverlyEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 10m for patients treated and sent home
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8.3 mi
Melrosewakefield Healthcare MelroseEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 10m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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