SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER
250 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, Salem, OH 44460
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 86-bed for-profit nursing facility in Salem, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.7%) is above the Ohio average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 86 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% 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: 3.5% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (62% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.7% — worse than the Ohio average of 3.3% (135% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (70% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Salem.
How is SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.5% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.7% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 86 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Salem?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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