Skilled nursing
CIRCLE OF CARE
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedSALEM, OHLic. 365977
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
DENYCMS payment denial (14 days)Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $179,235Source: CMS Penalties
Provided by facility
Circle of Care is a skilled nursing facility located in Salem, Ohio, offering a range of services including long-term care, rehabilitation, and hospice/respite care. The facility features private and semi-private room options, a state-of-the-art therapy gym, and a dedicated team of therapists for recovery. Residents can enjoy high-quality meals and amenities such as a whirlpool and spa for rehabilitation. The facility is committed to providing a home-like atmosphere with a focus on infection control and patient safety.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
4.83 total HPRDRN 0.78 · weekend 94%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
9 inspections69 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 365977
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyJun 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-580SS D — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS18 deficiencies
- F-569SS D — Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
- F-623SS C — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-625SS B — Notify 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.
- F-644SS D — Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- F-655SS D — Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-694SS D — Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- F-712SS E — Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- F-714SS E — Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
- F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-758SS D — Implement 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.
- F-835SS F — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-868SS F — Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- F-880SS L — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-882SS F — Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Fire safetyApr 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL7 deficiencies
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS E — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-761SS F — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-914SS F — Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- K-915SS E — Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-923SS F — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Health surveyApr 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-758SS D — Implement 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.
Health surveyAug 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Health surveyMay 2022 · CMS11 deficiencies
- F-570SS E — Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
- F-582SS D — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F-602SS D — Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- F-606SS F — Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
- F-623SS D — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-686SS G — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-693SS D — Ensure 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.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-885SS E — Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Fire safetyMay 2022 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-511SS E — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Health surveyJul 2019 · CMS10 deficiencies
- F-636SS D — Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- F-641SS E — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-676SS D — Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- F-688SS D — Provide 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.
- F-693SS D — Ensure 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.
- F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-757SS D — Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- F-868SS F — Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyJul 2019 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL18 deficiencies
- E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E-6SS F — Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- K-222SS E — Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- K-223SS E — Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- K-225SS E — Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- K-291SS F — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-311SS E — Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-532SS E — Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-741SS D — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- K-912SS F — Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- K-915SS E — Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- K-920SS D — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- K-926SS E — Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
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Write a reviewOperated by Unverified operator (CMS) (privately held) since 1994.
- Mar 2025
operator transition — BACKENROTH, ABRAHAM
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NOT APPLICABLE) — BACKENROTH, ABRAHAM - Sep 2012
operator transition — NIELSON, KENNETH
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (50%) — NIELSON, KENNETH