All citations for Salem Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 27, 2026

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No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0570, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0728, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.