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

Showing 1 to 25 of 32 citations

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).
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 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
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 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
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, 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).
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 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
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 5, 2023).
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 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
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services 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
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous 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
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous 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 receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems 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
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems 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 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 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
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems 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 personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems 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
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights 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
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights 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
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights 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
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.