Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab
451 Valley Road · Salem, OH · 44460 · 3305374621
44 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Michael Slyk
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2021
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2021
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 26, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 26, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 366218 · certified since May 26, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.