Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Salem Springlake Health & Rehabilitation Center
Salem, KY · 75 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey November 14, 2025
CMS Certification Number 185046 · first certified February 1967
Ownership
Operated by ATRIUM CENTERS · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KY
24 citations — more than 96% of the 267 certified nursing homes in KY. Compared within KY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was November 2025. Facilities in KY are typically surveyed 14–59 months after the last one (median 28), measured over 391 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 24 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 24 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 24 |
| Median facility in KY | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | 12 |
| December 8, 2023 | 6 |
| November 14, 2025 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 3 | 2025-11-14 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-11-14 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2023-12-08 |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 1 | 2021-04-01 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-11-14 |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | 1 | 2021-04-01 |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | 1 | 2021-04-01 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2023-12-08 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 14, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2025) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2025) |
December 8, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 21, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 21, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 21, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 21, 2024) |
April 1, 2021 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.