Advanced Health Care of Salem
555 West Sr 164, Salem, UT 84653 · Utah County · (801) 754-7200
16 certified beds, about 14 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2017
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 465189 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 10, 2024, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Utah average is 8.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since January 2020 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.70 hours per resident per day, against 4.09 across Utah and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 2.56 of those hours.
76.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Utah average 50.7%).
CMS links it to Advanced Health Care, an affiliated group of 26 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
January 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined for 2 of 4 sampled residents, that in response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment the facility failed to have evidence that all alleged violations were thoroughly investigated. Specifically, the facility did not thoroughly investigate when one resident sustained a fall that resulted in a fracture that required surgery and when one resident sustained a head injury during a hoyer lift transfer. Resident identifier: 1 and 2.
April 10, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety. Specifically, staff were observed to not wear hair and beard coverings in the kitchen.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, for 1 of 12 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received care, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers and did not develop ulcers unless the individual's clinical condition demonstrated that they were unavoidable; and a resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing. Specifically, a resident who was identified to have a pressure ulcer upon admission did not receive treatment and services for wound care. Resident identifier: 121.
June 23, 2022Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 23, 2020Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 10 sample residents, that the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person centered care plan of each resident that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs that were identified in the comprehensive assessment. Specifically, one resident with family issues did not have a comprehensive care plan for a safe discharge. Resident identifiers: 4.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, for 1 of 10 sample residents, that the facility did not provide medically-related social services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Specifically, one resident who had a difficult home situation, did not receive follow up discharge planning to assist with a safe discharge. Resident identifier: 4.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews it was determined that the facility did not ensure safe and secure storage of drugs and biologicals in accordance with accepted best practices; nor did they include the appropriate cautionary instructions, and the expiration/discard date on the medication. Specifically, glucose control solutions in the facility did not have discard dates written on the label and were not correctly stored.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, for 4 of 10 sample residents, that the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, facility did not follow respiratory therapy infection control by changing the oxygen cannula's and tubing weekly.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 10, 2024, 4 on June 23, 2022, 3 on January 23, 2020.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- E Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.70 | 4.09 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 2.56 | 1.25 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.65 | 3.58 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.99 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.14 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 76.7% | 50.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 66.7% | 40.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 5.15 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.14 on weekdays and 4.65 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.31 in April to June 2025 to 5.70 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.70 | 2.56 | 6.14 | 4.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 14 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.63 | 2.54 | 6.04 | 4.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 14 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.99 | 2.88 | 6.43 | 4.88 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 14 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.31 | 2.94 | 6.78 | 5.16 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 13 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Utah, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.91 | 1.11 | 4.10 | 3.44 | 2.8% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Utah | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.7 | 16.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.7 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AHC OF SALEM LLC. CMS links this home to Advanced Health Care, a group of 26 nursing homes averaging 4.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New AHC Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 49% | 01/01/2021 |
| Revere Health PC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 51% | 01/25/2016 |
| The Gail Miller Gst Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 35% | 01/01/2024 |
| Karen Gail Miller Irrev Tr Fbo Zane Miller | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| The Bryan Miller Utah Dynasty Trust Dated April 22, 2014 | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| The G&h Miller Utah Trust Dated February 26, 2019 | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| The Karen Gail Miller Irrevocable Trust for the Benefit of Karen R. Wi | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| The Karen Gail Miller Irrevocable Trust for the Benefit of Roger L. Mi | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| The Karen Gail Miller Irrevocable Trust for the Benefit of Stephen F. | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Oxnam, Nathan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Womble, Wesley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Lhmsh LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| New AHC Holdings, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/10/2025 | |
| Revere Health PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/10/2025 | |
| Lunceford, Troy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Womble, Wesley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 10, 2024: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 20, 2026: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 10, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 23, 2020: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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- Spanish Fork Rehabilitation and Nursing Spanish Fork, 5.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Stonehenge of Springville Springville, 8.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing Provo, 14.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 75 citations
- Aspen Ridge of Utah Valley Orem, 15.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Orem Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Orem, 16.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Stonehenge of Orem Orem, 18.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
Utah contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Utah. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Background Checks, Health Facilities Licensing, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Utah Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Division of Aging and Adult Services, 801-538-3910. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Utah DLBC Find a Facility (licensing records and compliance history), where Utah publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Advanced Health Care of Salem's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Advanced Health Care of Salem 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Advanced Health Care of Salem get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 10, 2024. The Utah average is 8.8.
- Has Advanced Health Care of Salem been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Advanced Health Care of Salem accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Advanced Health Care of Salem?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Advanced Health Care. Legal business name: AHC OF SALEM LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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