SALEM HOME

Salem Home is a long-term care facility located at 704 S Ash Street in Hillsboro, Kansas, within Marion County. The facility operates 45 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. Salem Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting stronger performance across measured categories. Salem Home holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state inspection surveys that assess compliance with federal health and safety standards. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, derived from clinical data reported for residents across a range of health outcomes such as mobility, medication management, and hospitalization rates. Salem Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is administered at the state level through the Kansas Medicaid program and is generally available to residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage and financial assistance are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to the national average CMS overall rating of 3.0 stars, Salem Home performs above average across all reported categories. The 5-star overall rating, combined with 4-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing, and a 5-star quality measure rating, places this facility among the higher-performing nursing homes in the national data set. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data from inspections, staffing reports, and clinical quality measures collected over time. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review all available CMS data and to visit the facility in person as part of any evaluation process.