AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Salem, Ohio, has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families, though not the top-tier option. It ranks #214 out of 913 facilities in Ohio, placing it in the top half, and #3 out of 11 in Columbiana County, meaning only two local facilities perform better. The facility is improving, with the number of issues decreasing from four in 2023 to two in 2025. However, staffing is a concern, rated only 1 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 43%, which is better than the Ohio average but still indicates some instability. Notably, the facility has had no fines, which is positive, and it offers more RN coverage than 83% of state facilities, ensuring better oversight for residents' care. On the downside, there have been specific issues, such as a housekeeper not knowing whether the disinfectant used was effective, which poses an infection risk. Additionally, food safety concerns were raised when items were not held at safe temperatures, which could lead to foodborne illness. Lastly, staff members were observed not engaging with residents during meal times, which may affect the dignity and quality of their dining experience.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Ohio
- #214/913
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 43% turnover. Near Ohio's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Ohio. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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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 (43%)
5 points below Ohio average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Ohio avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 14 deficiencies on record
Sept 2025
2 deficiencies
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
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, policy review, and staff/Resident interviews, the facility failed to maintain the dignity and privacy of one resident (Resident #07) of five residents reviewed for dignity and pr...
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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 F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the call light was within reach, and failed to ...
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Sept 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
Deficiency F0805
(Tag F0805)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, interview, recipe review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #6's diet consistency was provided as ordered by the physician. This affected on...
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Aug 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to remove a female resident's long facial hairs....
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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
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident who developed a pressure ul...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
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 provide adequate pain relief for one (Resident #90) of...
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Aug 2021
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to refer Resident #32, with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia, for a level II Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR). This a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #40, who required staff assistance for activities of daily living including set up assistance with eating recei...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
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 provide a comprehensive and individualized activity pro...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #191 was free of a significant medication error. Res...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, facility policy and procedure review and interview the facility failed to ensure all food items were held at a safe holding temperature and at point of service to prevent potenti...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to maintain an adequate infection control program to ensure all housekeeping staff were knowledgeable regarding disinfectant produ...
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Feb 2019
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
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 ensure bruising of unknown origin was thoroughly invest...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure Resident's #13, #26, and #28 received a dignified dining experience while being fed in the dining room. This affected three of four res...
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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
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Ohio facilities.
- • 43% turnover. Below Ohio's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Ohio, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab Staffed?
CMS rates AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 43%, compared to the Ohio average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab?
State health inspectors documented 14 deficiencies at AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB during 2019 to 2025. These included: 14 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab?
AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB 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 MICHAEL SLYK, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 44 certified beds and approximately 39 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SALEM, Ohio.
How Does Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab Compare to Other Ohio Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Ohio, AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (43%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab?
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 Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB 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 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Ohio. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab Stick Around?
AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB has a staff turnover rate of 43%, which is about average for Ohio 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 Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab Ever Fined?
AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Auburn Skilled Nursing And Rehab on Any Federal Watch List?
AUBURN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB 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.