SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL

35629 HIGHWAY 72, SALEM, MO 65560

Provider number (CCN)
26A381
Certification
Medicaid
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
18
Phone
(573) 729-6626
CMS data as of
August 1, 2026
D
stable

Deficiencies 0% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 of 5 for health inspections, 1 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2025. CMS enforcement records list 12 fines totalling $92,988.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

Partial-data grade: missing RN staffing. Missing components add no positive points. RN staffing data not reported — review the inspection and enforcement records below.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
Not reported

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why

Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 12
Outstanding 0
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 0
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Health inspection: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
41/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Inspection Records Covered

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 26A381 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

12 deficiencies found. 12 corrected. None involved actual harm.

Most recent inspection (October 16, 2025)

F Potential harm — widespread F0801 Status: Corrected

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 30, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0756 Status: Corrected

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 30, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Corrected

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 30, 2025

Inspection cycle 2 (September 27, 2024)

D Potential harm — isolated F0867 Status: Corrected

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 11, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 11, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0759 Status: Corrected

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 11, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0700 Status: Corrected

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 11, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0658 Status: Corrected

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 11, 2024

Inspection cycle 3 (August 22, 2023)

C No harm — widespread F0851 Status: Corrected

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023

C No harm — widespread F0881 Status: Corrected

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Corrected

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0585 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023

Fines and Enforcement Actions

Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.

Date Action Amount or length
February 20, 2024 Fine $4,893
February 12, 2024 Fine $4,893
January 22, 2024 Fine $14,679
January 8, 2024 Fine $4,893
January 2, 2024 Fine $4,545
December 11, 2023 Fine $13,635
November 20, 2023 Fine $4,545
November 13, 2023 Fine $4,545
October 23, 2023 Fine $13,635
September 25, 2023 Fine $13,635
September 5, 2023 Fine $4,545
August 28, 2023 Fine $4,545

12 fines totalling $92,988.

Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Address
35629 HIGHWAY 72, SALEM, MO 65560
Phone
(573) 729-6626
Provider number (CCN)
26A381
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
June 25, 1992
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
August 1, 2026

The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.

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