Salem Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
1203 N Jackson, Po Box 29, Salem, MO 65560
Salem Care Center is a senior care community located in Salem, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Salem area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (573) 729-6649.
Salem Care Center is licensed for 60 beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.
The community is located in Dent County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 27 problems at Salem Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Resident Rights
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Salem Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 60
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 32%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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