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Best Skilled Nursing in Salem, Ohio

5 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing communities in Salem. Families rate them 3.2 out of 5 on average, across 132 public reviews.

  • 5communities
  • 3.2average rating, 5 rated
  • 132family reviews read
  • 0small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated skilled nursing in Salem

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

    4 (35 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 44 units

    Reviewers describe this small, 44-bed skilled nursing and rehab community as clean, homey, and staffed by caring people who treat residents like family, with several praising successful rehab outcomes. However, one…

  2. 2

    Salem North Healthcare Center

    3.5 (32 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 86 units

    Salem North Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Salem, Ohio, operated by CommuniCare. Most reviewers describe attentive, family-like staff and a clean, welcoming environment, though one…

  3. 3

    Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    3.4 (24 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units

    Reviews of Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are sharply mixed, with some families praising attentive rehab staff and a clean, home-like environment, while others report serious concerns about medication errors,…

  4. 4

    Salem West Healthcare Center

    3 (28 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 80 units

    Reviews for Salem West Healthcare Center are sharply divided, with a Google rating of 3 from 28 reviews. Several family members describe serious lapses in medical attention, communication, and cleanliness, including…

  5. 5

    Circle of Care

    2 (13 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 55 units

    Circle of Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Salem, Ohio with a mixed reputation among families. Several reviewers describe serious concerns about hygiene, infection control, and staff…

What families say about skilled nursing in Salem

Counted across the review summaries of 5 Salem communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 100%
  • Medical and nursing care 60%
  • Activities and social life 40%
  • Cleanliness 40%
  • Communication with families 40%

Concerns raised

  • Cleanliness 80%
  • Medical and nursing care 80%
  • Building and upkeep 80%
  • Staff attitude 60%

Skilled Nursing in Salem: the figures

  • •Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60.
  • •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5), wheelchair accessible (5), medication management (5), emergency call system (5), gathering / activity spaces (4).

Skilled Nursing near Salem

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Boardman12.8 mi63.2 / 5
Alliance13.8 mi154 / 5
Poland14.3 mi53.8 / 5
Austintown15 mi73.7 / 5
Youngstown16.8 mi333.8 / 5
Girard20.5 mi53.6 / 5
Louisville20.8 mi63.9 / 5
Warren24.5 mi274.4 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 25, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Salem, 132 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Skilled Nursing in Salem: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Salem, Ohio?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Salem, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Salem are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (4★, 35 ratings), Salem North Healthcare Center (3.5★, 32 ratings), Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (3.4★, 24 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Salem?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Salem has skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (2 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Salem?

Families rate Salem skilled nursing long term care communities 3.2 out of 5 on average, across 132 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Salem skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Salem communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 60%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are cleanliness (80%), medical and nursing care (80%), building and upkeep (80%).

Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Salem?

Of the 5 Salem communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do Salem nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Salem carry an overall star rating, averaging 3 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.

Prefer to stay home?

Home care agencies serving Salem bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.