Salem Center
Nursing Home Facility
255 Sunbridge Drive Salem, Salem, WV 26426-8400
Salem Center is located in Salem, WV. Our center is a skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility who has been serving the community for 30 years. We also provide respite care for people whose primary, at-home caregiver is temporarily unavailable. In addition to a range of post-acute care, rehabilitation and specialty medical services, we strive to meet the social needs of our patients and residents through recreational programs. At a capacity of 112 beds, Salem Center has private and semi-private beds to offer a variety of accommodations to meet your needs.
Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.
Salem Center is licensed for 112 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 73% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.
The community is located in Wetzel County, WV.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 37 problems at Salem 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, widespread
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, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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 Center offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, and respite care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 112
- Occupancy 73%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 31%
- Last health inspection June 2025
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