SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION
1945 ROANOKE BLVD, Salem, VA 24153
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION Compares
SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a 240-bed for-profit nursing facility in Salem, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.6%) is above the Virginia average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 240 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% 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: 19.7% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (39% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.6% — worse than the Virginia average of 4.7% (85% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.4% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.4% (45% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Salem.
How is SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.7% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION lag behind other Salem options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
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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