Salem Transitional Care
Salem, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385234) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,523
Phone: (503) 576-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Salem Transitional Care has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Salem Transitional Care reports total nurse staffing of about 4.81 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
Salem Transitional Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,523.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Salem Transitional Care is a for-profit nursing home located in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, certified for 80 beds with an average of 71 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1993 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Salem Transitional Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.81, with RN hours per resident per day of about 0.58. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on this facility's record totaling $22,523.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
Salem Transitional Care is part of the Cascadia Healthcare chain, which operates 46 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5.
Ownership of this facility changed within the past 12 months. As a result, the CMS ratings described above may reflect data collected under the prior operator rather than the current one.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Salem Transitional Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.81 hours per resident per day, including about 0.58 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 44.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,523.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Salem Transitional Care is certified for 80 beds and has an average daily population of 71 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 Cascadia Healthcare chain, which operates 46 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5; note that ownership changed within the past 12 months, so ratings may reflect the prior operator.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2/5), health inspections (2/5), quality measures (4/5), and staffing (3/5); the overall rating combines the other three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5035763000 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5035763000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385234?state=OR.
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.