SALEM HOME
704 S ASH STREET, Hillsboro, KS 67063
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 SALEM HOME Compares
SALEM HOME is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hillsboro, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the Kansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hillsboro, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (63% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SALEM HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SALEM HOME with other nursing homes in Hillsboro.
What keeps SALEM HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SALEM HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.6% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SALEM HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SALEM HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 45 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SALEM HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SALEM HOME's rating advantage in Hillsboro?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Hillsboro
Hillsboro sits in Marion County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,762 (23.3%)
- Median age
- 44.8 years
- Median household income
- $50,816
- Median home value
- $96,600
Demographics for Marion County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hillsboro.
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