RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM
3719 KNOLLRIDGE ROAD, Salem, VA 24153
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How RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM Compares
RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM is a 112-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Salem, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (28.9%) is above the Virginia average of 14.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salem, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.9% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (103% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Virginia average of 3.7% (54% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Virginia average of 4.7% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.5% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM with other nursing homes in Salem.
What is RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.9% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 112 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM?
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 Salem city, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,879 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $63,411
- Median home value
- $200,000
Demographics for Salem city 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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