Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION
SALEM, VA · 240 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 4, 2024
CMS Certification Number 495087 · first certified November 1971
Ownership
Operated by LIFEWORKS REHAB · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed May 28, 2021 (change of ownership)to SALEM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER from MEDICAL FACILITIES OF AMERICA I & II
Position within VA
25 citations — more than 91% of the 289 certified nursing homes in VA. Compared within VA 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 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2024. Facilities in VA are typically surveyed 31–43 months after the last one (median 37), measured over 125 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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2 inspection-and-testing tags have 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.
Physical environment (health survey)
5 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 25 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in VA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the VA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 25 |
| Median facility in VA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2019 | 11 |
| November 2, 2022 | 12 |
| June 4, 2024 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2024-06-04 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2022-11-02 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 2 | 2022-11-02 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2022-11-02 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2022-11-02 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2022-11-02 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2019-12-12 |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 1 | 2019-12-12 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 4, 2024 — 2 citations
November 2, 2022 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2023) |
December 12, 2019 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.