Salem, OH

Circle Of Care

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $179,235 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1985 East Pershing Street, Salem, OH

(330) 332-1588

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

55

Certified beds

Average residents

38

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-09-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.89

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.89

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.52

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.39

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

47%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
92.4%
6.8 pts better
93.4%
5.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.5%
5.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
3.3%
2.5 pts better
3.3%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
26.1%
26.1 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.1%
6.2%
1.9 pts worse
5.4%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.7%
25.4%
6.7 pts better
19.6%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.6%
11.5%
0.9 pts better
16.7%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.7%
7.7%
5 pts worse
16.3%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
6.2%
9.4 pts worse
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.5%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.5%
21.7%
4.2 pts better
19.8%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
3.7%
3.1 pts worse
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.4%
78.1%
1.3 pts better
81.7%
2.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
1.2%
0.8 pts worse
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.9%
75.6%
8.3 pts better
79.7%
4.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-09 · Fire 2025-04-09

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-05-02 · Fire 2022-05-02

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-07-03 · Fire 2019-07-03

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

18 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2026-01-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2019-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2019-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2019-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K532 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-08-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-07-14

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F714 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-09

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-15

C · Minimal harm 2025-04-09

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-05-15

B · Minimal harm 2025-04-09

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-08-25

G · Actual harm 2022-05-02

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Corrected 2022-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2022-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Corrected 2022-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2022-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-02

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2022-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2019-08-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2019-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-03

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2019-08-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$179,235 2025-04-09

Fine

Fine · fine $179,235

Fine

$0 2025-04-09

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-05-01 · 14 days

14 day denial

Ownership

Nielson, Kenneth

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 1 facilities 2012-09-17
Backenroth, Abraham

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-10
Jordan, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-29
Nielson, Kenneth

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-01-01
Shivers, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-09-01
Webster, Geoffrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-10-13

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