Salem, KY

Salem Springlake Health & Rehabilitation Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

509 North Hayden Avenue, Salem, KY

(270) 988-4572

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

75

Certified beds

Average residents

48

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Atrium Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-02-23

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.54

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.87

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.91

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.87

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

33%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.4
1.9
1.5 pts worse
1.9
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
2.2
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.3%
94.3%
26 pts worse
93.4%
25.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.2%
3.8 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 5.4%
3.8%
1.6 pts worse
3.3%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.6%
15.2%
6.6 pts better
11.4%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.7%
6.7%
3 pts worse
5.4%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 36.6%
29.6%
7 pts worse
19.6%
17 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.3%
17.6%
0.3 pts better
16.7%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 17.6%
17.3%
0.3 pts worse
16.3%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.3%
15.6%
2.3 pts better
14.9%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.8%
0.7%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
1.7%
About the same
1.7%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.6%
19.8%
0.2 pts better
19.8%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.6%
5.5%
0.9 pts better
5.1%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 35.9%
83.8%
47.9 pts worse
81.7%
45.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.7%
13.9%
6.2 pts better
12.0%
4.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.4%
83.6%
14.2 pts worse
79.7%
10.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 32.5%
24.5%
8 pts worse
23.9%
8.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-14 · Fire 2025-11-14

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-08 · Fire 2023-12-08

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-04-01 · Fire 2021-04-01

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-14

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-14

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 2025-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-14

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-14

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-14

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-01-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-02-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

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 2024-02-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-01-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-01-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-01-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2021-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2021-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2021-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2021-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2021-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2021-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2021-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

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 2021-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

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 2021-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2021-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Corrected 2021-04-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-14

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 2025-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

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 2024-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2024-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2021-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

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 2021-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

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 2021-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2021-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2021-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-05-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Orion Operating Services LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 13 facilities 2006-11-01
Albright Ross, Susan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2018-01-02
Atrium Centers Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 25 facilities 2006-11-01
Atrium Centers, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 23 facilities 2010-01-01
Bailey, Essel

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2012-12-27
Bailey, Essel

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2012-12-27
Ferkany, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2018-08-01
Finney, Donald

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2012-12-27
Finney, Donald

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2012-08-22
Handy, Shayne

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-01-30
Lockhart, Dennis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2018-08-01

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