SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
2511 BENTLEY DRIVE, Salem, OH 44460
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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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Salem, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.7%) is below the Ohio average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% 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: 6.8% — better than the Ohio average of 9.4% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Ohio average of 3.3% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Ohio average of 3.6% (52% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 921 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Salem.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.8% here versus 9.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.3% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Salem options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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