SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL
35629 HIGHWAY 72, Salem, MO 65560
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL Compares
SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL is a 18-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Salem, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Missouri average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 18 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salem, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (32% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5% (77% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Salem.
How is SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL addressing its staffing levels 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 SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.1% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL's rating advantage in Salem?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL?
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 Dent County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,396 (21.9%)
- Median age
- 45.6 years
- Median household income
- $42,714
- Median home value
- $104,900
Demographics for Dent 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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