CIRCLE OF CARE
1985 EAST PERSHING STREET, SALEM, OH 44460 · CCN 365977
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 55
- Avg residents/day
- 38.4
- Phone
- 3303321588
Inspection history vs Ohio & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Ohio avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-09 | 19 | 10.2 | 9.5 | +8.8 worse |
| 2 | 2022-05-02 | 12 | 10.7 | 9.8 | +1.3 worse |
| 3 | 2019-07-03 | 11 | 9.9 | 9.3 | +1.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 5 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 2 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.31 | 57.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.89 | 46.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.51 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $179,235
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (42)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-06-12 · Health · corrected 2025-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0625Notify 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.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0714Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- LF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Immediate jeopardy
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-04-23 · Health · corrected 2024-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Actual harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.2022-05-02 · Health · corrected 2022-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-07-03 · Health · corrected 2019-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIELSON, KENNETH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2012-09-17 |
| BACKENROTH, ABRAHAM | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-10 |
| JORDAN, MICHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-29 |
| SHIVERS, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-09-01 |
| WEBSTER, GEOFFREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-10-13 |
| NIELSON, KENNETH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-01-01 |
Other facilities in SALEM
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SALEM NORTH HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 86 |
| BLOSSOM NURSING AND REHAB CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 100 |
| AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB | ★★★☆☆ | 44 |
| SALEM WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 80 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.