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Salem North Healthcare Center
250 Continental Drive, 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.
Salem North Healthcare Center, in Salem, Ohio, is certified for 86 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Communicare Health chain.
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 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 8, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $23K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
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 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.4 | 40.0 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.2% | 38.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,163 | $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: 12 Feb 2026, 22 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×13 E ×2 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0693 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 22 Dec 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2023 |
| 5 Mar 2020 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2020 |
| 5 Mar 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2020 |
| 5 Mar 2020 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2020 |
| 5 Mar 2020 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2020 |
| 5 Mar 2020 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2020 |
| 5 Mar 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | Fine | $23,163 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.2%, RNs 30.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 7.7% | 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 | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.1% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.3% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Continental I Leasing Co., Llc. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sxcy Mstr Lsco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2018 |
| Health Care Lease Facilities, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 03/01/2018 |
| Sxcy Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 03/01/2018 |
| Continental I Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| Continental I Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| Health Care Lease Facilities, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| Skilled Hc Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| Sxcy Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
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 |
| Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab | Salem | 44 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 45.5 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 Salem North Healthcare Center been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Salem North Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $23K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Salem North Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Salem North Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sxcy Mstr Lsco, LLC, Health Care Lease Facilities, LLC and Sxcy Holdings, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Salem North Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
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.