Best Skilled Nursing in Salem, Virginia
5 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing communities in Salem. Families rate them 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 852 public reviews.
- 5communities
- 3.9average rating, 5 rated
- 852family reviews read
Snyder Nursing Home
Salem, Virginia
4.8(47)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center
Salem, Virginia
4.6(713)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Friendship Richfield Living - Joseph C Thomas Center
Salem, Virginia
3.5(6)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Friendship Richfield Living
Salem, Virginia
3.8(77)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Richfield Living - The Health Center - Salem Campus
Salem, Virginia
2.7(9)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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.
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4.8 (47 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 45 units
Families describe Snyder Nursing Home as a clean, well-run skilled nursing facility where staff treat residents with kindness and patience. Multiple reviewers highlight the administrator's personal involvement, including…
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Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center
4.6 (713 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 240 units
Salem Health & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Salem, Virginia, holding a strong 4.6-star average from 714 Google reviews. Beyond the rating, no specific reviewer feedback or amenity…
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Friendship Richfield Living - Joseph C Thomas Center
3.5 (6 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews of this Salem, Virginia skilled nursing and memory care community are mixed: several families describe a warm, home-like atmosphere and kind, attentive staff, while at least one family raises serious concerns…
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3.8 (77 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for Friendship Richfield Living are sharply divided: residents and rehab patients in independent living and short-term therapy describe a warm, well-run community, while several families of skilled nursing/rehab…
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Richfield Living - The Health Center - Salem Campus
2.7 (9 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 112 units
Reviews for this skilled nursing/long-term care community are largely critical, with multiple families describing neglect, unresponsive staff, and unresolved complaints during residents' final months. One family praised…
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 80%
- Cleanliness 40%
- Food and dining 20%
- Management 20%
- Value for money 20%
Concerns raised
- Medical and nursing care 40%
- Building and upkeep 40%
- Safety 40%
- Staff attitude 20%
“I am pleased with the help I'm getting here. Everyone is nice and helpful. The activities we have are fun. I have met some wonderful people.”
“Props to the staff at this location. This is the nicest and cleanest nursing home I've ever seen. The ladies are also so friendly. They seem to love their job. My grandmother is here and they take good care of her. Thank you ladies for all your hard work, yall are very much appreciated!!!! :)”
Skilled Nursing in Salem: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), emergency call system (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5), medication management (5), on-site nurse (rn) (5).
Skilled Nursing near Salem
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke6.6 mi | 46 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Blacksburg19.4 mi | 14 | 4.2 / 5 | 19.4 mi |
| Christiansburg20.9 mi | 8 | 4.8 / 5 | 20.9 mi |
| Radford29.1 mi | 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 29.1 mi |
| Bedford30.5 mi | 9 | 4.3 / 5 | 30.5 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Salem, 852 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.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Salem ask about.
- Home Care in Virginia: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Salem: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Salem, Virginia?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Salem, Virginia, 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 Snyder Nursing Home (4.8★, 47 ratings), Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center (4.6★, 713 ratings), Friendship Richfield Living (3.8★, 77 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Salem?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Salem has independent living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (4 communities), at-home care (4 communities), memory care (3 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 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 852 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 80%), cleanliness (mentioned for 40%), food and dining (mentioned for 20%). The most common concerns are medical and nursing care (40%), building and upkeep (40%), safety (40%).
How do Salem nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Salem carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 0 are 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.
