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Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab
451 Valley Road, Salem, OH 44460
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 44 beds, Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab serves Salem in Columbiana County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2001.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 3, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 45.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Columbiana Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 30 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.5 | 40.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.8% | 38.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Sep 2025, 7 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×3 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Aug 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Aug 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2021 |
| 26 Aug 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2021 |
| 26 Aug 2021 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2021 |
| 26 Aug 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2021 |
| 26 Aug 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2021 |
| 26 Aug 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.8%, RNs 37.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.1% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. CMS groups this facility with 7 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: West Branch Nursing Home Ltd.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mstc Development Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/10/2009 |
| Jilltin, Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2025 |
| Mstc Development Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Columbiana County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards of East Liverpool, The | East Liverpool | 50 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66.0 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Blossom Nursing and Rehab Center | Salem | 100 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center | East Palestine | 65 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 33.8 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Salem North Healthcare Center | Salem | 86 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 24.4 | $23K | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Parkside Health Care Center | Columbiana | 75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 40.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Valley Oaks Care Center | East Liverpool | 67 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 20.9 | — | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Salem West Healthcare Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Salem | 80 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 51 | 63.8 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Vista Center, The | Lisbon | 54 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 111.1 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Columbiana County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mstc Development Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.