Residence at Salem Woods
6164 Salem Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230 · Hamilton County · (513) 231-8292
99 certified beds, about 91 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1980
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365480 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 21, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since April 2022 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 3.45 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.51 of those hours.
19.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Foundations Health Solutions, an affiliated group of 64 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 6 health citations on file.
July 21, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 1, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to obtain a resident's weight upon admission to the facility. This affected one (#16) resident of the three residents reviewed for weight changes. The facility census was 84 residents.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation staff interview, review of the facility policy, and review of guidelines from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), the facility failed to ensure resident pain was effectively managed during a dressing change. This affected one (Resident #6) of three residents reviewed for pain management. The facility census was 84 residents.
April 14, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F 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, staff interview, review of medication insert, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were dated after opening and were not expired. This had the potential to affect all 87 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 87.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, review of facility recipes, and policy review, the facility failed to properly prepare pureed food. This had the potential to affect all eight facility identified residents (#9, #10, #17, #29, #40, #47, #49, and #56) in the facility who receive a pureed diet. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to properly prepare medications for administration. This had the potential to affect three Residents (#15, #23, and #59) out of 25 residents who reside on the Oak and Pine unit. The facility census was 87.
- C Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on personnel file review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure State Tested Nurse Aides (STNA) received annual performance review evaluations. This affected two (STNA #38 and STNA #61) of two STNA's reviewed for annual performance evaluations and had the potential to affect all 87 residents. The facility census was 87.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 1 on May 1, 2025, 4 on April 14, 2022.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 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.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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 | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.45 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.06 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.87 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 19.7% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.26 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 3.60 on weekdays and 3.06 on weekends, 15% 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 3.52 in April to June 2025 to 3.45 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 | 3.45 | 0.51 | 3.60 | 3.06 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 91 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.48 | 0.48 | 3.61 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.32 | 0.49 | 3.45 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 91 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.52 | 0.53 | 3.67 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 86 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% 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 | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FHS SALEM INC. CMS links this home to Foundations Health Solutions, a group of 64 nursing homes averaging 4.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2018 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Coffey, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/18/2022 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2018 | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/30/2025 | |
| Coffey, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/18/2022 | |
| Colleran, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Krystowski, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2018 | |
| Serota, Gretchen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2018 |
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 May 1, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 14, 2022: "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."
- 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 14, 2022: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 14, 2022: "Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.06 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Mount Washington Care Center Cincinnati, 1.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Carmel Manor Fort Thomas, 2.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Anderson, the Cincinnati, 3.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- St. Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF Fort Thomas, 4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Highlandspring of Ft Thomas Fort Thomas, 4.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Forest Hills Healthcare Center. Cincinnati, 5.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- St. Theresa Care Center Cincinnati, 5.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Deupree Cottages Cincinnati, 5.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Ohio. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. 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: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Residence at Salem Woods's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Residence at Salem Woods 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Residence at Salem Woods get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 21, 2026. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Residence at Salem Woods been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Residence at Salem Woods accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Residence at Salem Woods?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Foundations Health Solutions. Legal business name: FHS SALEM INC.
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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