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Harrison County, West Virginia · Nursing home

Salem Center

3 of 5 overall from CMS

255 Sunbridge Drive, Salem, WV 26426

Call (304) 782-3000Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Salem Center is a 112-bed nursing home in Salem, West Virginia (Harrison County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.95 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the West Virginia average of 3.67. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
112
Residents per day (average)
82.3
Certified since
1982 (44 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Genesis Healthcare (184 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Salem Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Reported nurse staffing is 2.55 hours per resident on weekends against 2.95 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  2. About 73.5% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.56 hours per resident per day; the West Virginia average is 0.73. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the West Virginia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the West Virginia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the West Virginia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.0% 14.7% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1% 6.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.4% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3% 1.6% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.8% 7.6% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.2% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.6% 4.4% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7% 96.4% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 10.9% 15.9% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 29.9% 27.0% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 97.6% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.5% 4.2% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.0% 22.1% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.0% 13.4% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.43 1.80 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.37 1.84 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9% 79.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0% 1.0% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.1% 79.4% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.7% 22.5% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 3.2% 11.3% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 37 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jun 5, 2025105
Oct 25, 2023128
May 19, 2022151

West Virginia homes averaged 11.7 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (37)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 28, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 28, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 28, 2025)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 28, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 28, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 28, 2025)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2022)

Showing the 30 most recent of 37.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

West Virginia homes averaged 0.8 fines and $29,505 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within West Virginia

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Salem Center?

Salem Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does Salem Center have?

Salem Center has 112 certified beds. It averages 82.3 residents per day, about 73.5% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Salem Center?

The home reports 2.95 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.56 hours from registered nurses. The West Virginia average is 3.67 hours and 0.73 hours from registered nurses.

Has Salem Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Salem Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 515071. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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