CIRCLE OF CARE
1985 EAST PERSHING STREET, Salem, OH 44460
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CIRCLE OF CARE Compares
CIRCLE OF CARE is a 55-bed for-profit nursing facility in Salem, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.8%) is above the Ohio average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 55 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salem, the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (77% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.6% (91% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CIRCLE OF CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CIRCLE OF CARE with other nursing homes in Salem.
How is CIRCLE OF CARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CIRCLE OF CARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CIRCLE OF CARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.8% here versus 3.6% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CIRCLE OF CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CIRCLE OF CARE lag behind other Salem options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CIRCLE OF CARE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Salem
Salem sits in Columbiana County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 20,808 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 44.3 years
- Median household income
- $49,407
- Median home value
- $105,500
Demographics for Columbiana County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Salem.
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