Salem Health & Rehabilitation
Salem, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495087) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (540) 345-3894 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Salem Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Salem Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.0%.
Salem Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Salem Health & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Salem, Virginia, certified for 240 beds with an average of 200.6 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since November 1971.
According to CMS Care Compare, Salem Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.14 per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.0%, a high figure relative to typical benchmarks.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Salem Health & Rehabilitation is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which operates 64 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Salem Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 64.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 240 beds and has an average daily population of 200.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 1, 2, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (540) 345-3894 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (540) 345-3894 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495087?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.