Salem Memorial District Hospital
Salem, MO · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 26A381) · 18 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 12 totaling $92,988
Phone: (573) 729-6626 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Salem Memorial District Hospital has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS Care Compare has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or a nursing turnover percentage for Salem Memorial District Hospital in this data. However, the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest possible rating.
Salem Memorial District Hospital has 12 federal fines on record totaling $92,988.00, with 0 payment denials. The data provided does not confirm whether CMS has applied an abuse icon or Special Focus status to this facility, so families should verify current flags on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Salem Memorial District Hospital is a Medicaid-certified nursing facility located in Salem, Dent County, Missouri. It is licensed for 18 certified beds and, according to CMS Care Compare data, has an average daily census of about 15.2 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 25, 1992.
CMS Care Compare assigns this facility an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average overall rating of 2.51. The facility's component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, but the staffing rating is only 1 out of 5. CMS Care Compare does not report specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided; families should check Care Compare directly for the latest staffing detail.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show this facility has 12 fines on file totaling $92,988.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. The data provided does not indicate whether CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility, nor does it list a Special Focus status, so neither designation is confirmed here. There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Salem Memorial District Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; specific nurse hours per resident and turnover percentage are not reported in the available data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 12 fines totaling $92,988.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; contact the facility at 5737296626 and verify current flags on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 18 beds with an average daily census of about 15.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Salem Memorial District Hospital is a non-profit corporation; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 25, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4/5), quality measures (4/5), and staffing (1/5), which combine into the overall score of 3/5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5737296626 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5737296626 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/26A381?state=MO.
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.