Nursing Home · Salem, NH
23 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH 03079
Medicare overall rating
2 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 110 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare rates this facility 2 out of 5 overall. Medicare reports an average of 0.71 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 7 findings, above the NH average of 4.0. Review the inspection findings, ask which corrective actions are complete, and discuss the support your family member would receive.
Salemhaven is generally well-regarded for its attentive nursing staff and clean, organized environment, with many families praising the quality of care provided to their loved ones. However, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding administrative communication, responsiveness to phone inquiries, and occasional lapses in medical coordination for specific dietary or treatment needs.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Multiple reviewers specifically praise the nursing staff for being friendly and providing high-level care.
Reports of difficulty reaching staff by phone and poor receptionist interactions indicate inconsistent communication.
Reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean and well-organized.
Reviewers describe the food as tolerable but do not highlight it as a standout feature.
The activity department is noted for providing a variety of entertainment and amusement for residents.
One reviewer noted a delay in adjusting dietary and probiotic needs, suggesting potential coordination gaps.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 101 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff on floor two are the best. All the nurses are very friendly and take care of the family as well as residents.”
“The staff at Salem Haven have been amazing, caring and always communicates with my husband with any questions”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Salemhaven has 25 federal deficiencies across three annual surveys with no complaint-triggered violations, indicating families haven't filed reports about urgent safety concerns. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, infection control, and medication management that persist across multiple years. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Salemhaven
nonprofit
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