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Salem Rehab Center
7 Loring Hills Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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 Rehab Center, in Salem, Massachusetts, is certified for 123 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Adviniacare chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Massachusetts median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 83 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 8, 71 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 67.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $239K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 49.4%.
83health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles8 at actual harm or worse
$239Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.6nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.7
55%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)68 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 83 | 25 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 67.5 | 22.1 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.4% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $238,905 | $8,824 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (45 in the county, 341 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: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Sep 2025, 17 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: K ×7 H ×1 D ×36 E ×26 F ×8 B ×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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | K | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | K | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | K | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0837 | Establish 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. | K | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | H | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0728 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0758 | Implement 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0808 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0700 | Try 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | B | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0625 | Notify 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. | B | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Jan 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 | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2024 | Fine | $238,905 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.4%, RNs 68.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.8% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.8% | 19.6% | 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: Salem Rehab Center Llc. Chain: Adviniacare (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Group Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2018 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2018 |
| Pointe Group Care LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2025 |
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 Essex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care One At Peabody | Peabody | 150 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 10.7 | — | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Methuen | 106 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8.5 | — | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center For Living | Peabody | 180 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 10.6 | $10K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing | Marblehead | 65 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 13.8 | — | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Life Care Center of the North Shore | Lynn | 123 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 11.4 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Meadows, The | North Andover | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rockport | 76 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 39.5 | — | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Whittier Bradford Transitional Care Unit | Bradford | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
All 45 facilities in Essex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Salem Rehab Center been cited for?
83 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Salem Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $239K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Salem Rehab Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Salem Rehab Center?
It is part of the Adviniacare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pointe Group Care LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Salem Rehab Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 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.