DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center in Salem, Illinois has a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and a poor reputation. It ranks #504 out of 665 facilities in the state, placing it in the bottom half, and #3 out of 5 in Marion County, meaning only two local options are worse. Although the facility is improving, with issues decreasing from 6 in 2024 to 5 in 2025, it still has serious deficiencies, including incidents of unsafe resident transport resulting in fractures and failure to prevent staff-to-resident abuse, which has caused emotional distress for some residents. Staffing is a concern here, rated at 1 out of 5 stars, but the turnover rate of 42% is slightly better than the state average, and the facility has average RN coverage. Additionally, the fines of $67,088 reflect some compliance issues but are not among the highest in the state. Families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses carefully when considering this facility for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Illinois
- #504/665
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Illinois's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $67,088 in fines. Lower than most Illinois facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 30 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Illinois. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (42%)
6 points below Illinois average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Illinois average (2.5)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near Illinois avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Well above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
4 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(H)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide Heat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a functioning call light system for 3 (R2, R3...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a temperature of less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the dietary dry storage area in accordance with facility policy....
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Administration
(Tag F0835)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the facility was administered and operated in a manner to ensure the safety and overall wellbeing for all 58 residents residing in t...
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Feb 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. R33's face sheet, dated 02/27/25 documents an admission date of 12/18/24 with diagnoses of Morbid (severe) obesity, Type 2 di...
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Dec 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain comfortable temperatures in the facility for 9 (R1-R9) residents living in the facility. The facility also failed to ...
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Oct 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow the menu and diet orders for 6 of 6 (R2, R3, R5, R6, R7 and R8) residents reviewed for menus meeting resident needs in ...
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Jun 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0807
(Tag F0807)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview, observations, and record review the facility failed to provide water and other fluids to meet the residents needs and preference for 18 out of 47 residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7,...
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MINOR
(B)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to maintain air conditioning equipment and provide comfortable temperatures for 47 of 47 residents (R1-R47) reviewed for enviro...
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Feb 2024
2 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to safely transport 1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for accidents. This...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to reorder regularly scheduled pain medication in a timely manner for ...
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Dec 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to keep a resident free from abuse for 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 11.
Findings include:
On 12/11/2023 at 1:00PM...
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Aug 2023
3 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents are free from staff to resident abuse for one resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of staff to resident physical and emotional ab...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately initiate and thoroughly investigate allegation of staff...
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Jul 2023
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify a resident's Primary Care Physician of a worsening wound, fa...
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Feb 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide timely toileting assistance and incontinence care for one dependent resident (R2) of seven residents reviewed for ADL...
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Dec 2022
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to obtain informed consent, assess restraint reduction p...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify resident representatives in writing of hospital transfers for 1 (R35) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalizations in a sample of 32...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify resident representatives in writing of the bed hold policy for 1 (R35) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalizations in a sample of 3...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. R216's face sheet documents a date of birth of [DATE], with an admission date of 11/21/22. R216's face sheet includes the fol...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 42% turnover. Below Illinois's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 4 harm violation(s), $67,088 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 21 deficiencies on record, including 4 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $67,088 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Illinois. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (10/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Illinois average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 4 that caused actual resident harm, 16 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center?
DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by HELIA HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 60 residents (about 50% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in SALEM, Illinois.
How Does Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center Stick Around?
DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Illinois nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center Ever Fined?
DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER has been fined $67,088 across 2 penalty actions. This is above the Illinois average of $33,750. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.
Is Doctors Nursing & Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
DOCTORS NURSING & REHAB CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.