Salem Springlake Health & Rehab Center sits right in Salem, Kentucky, and gives both short-term rehab and long-term nursing care for seniors who need daily help or skilled nursing around the clock, and you know, they've got a full team with registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, and doctors all checking in, making sure residents get what they need, and you'll see dieticians, pharmacists, social workers, and feeding assistants pitching in too. The place often runs at about 69% full, and with 75 certified beds and an average of 53 residents each day, folks get a fair amount of attention, plus the nurse hours add up to about 2.81 per resident per day, though the nurse turnover rate does tend to run higher at 41%, which isn't all that rare but is something to keep an eye on.
People use this center when they're getting out of the hospital and need rehab before they go home, or sometimes they stay longer term if they need help with things like memory care, chronic disease management, pain control, or palliative and hospice needs, and the staff aims to stick to a home-like atmosphere with a caring touch, personal care plans, and support for both body and mind. Residents can get speech, occupational, and physical therapy, help with stroke recovery, wound care, IV antibiotics, tracheotomy care, dentistry, respite care, and a load of services that include nutritional counseling, recreational therapy, and pain management, plus there's transportation for getting to appointments. Safety stays a focus, especially with secure areas for those who may wander off, which happens with some kinds of memory loss, and there's always someone around to help at any hour, day or night.
Inspections usually come back solid, with an A- overall, and while earlier years saw a C, recent years score higher, showing improvement in care, and there haven't been any severe deficiencies that put patient safety at risk, but it's honest to say a few problems still crop up every now and then, like one about not having enough food and fluids for some residents, missing parts of residents' care plans, and some issues with respecting resident rights and dignity, plus there've been three infection control problems found, so they do need to keep working on those things. Medicare and Medicaid both work there, so families with those needs often get access, and respite stays of five days to five weeks happen for patients needing short breaks or when caregivers need to step away.
The building is owned by Orion Operating Services LLC and managed by Atrium Centers Management LLC, with that arrangement in place since 2006, and since there's no resident or family council, folks tend to work through the staff or management for feedback and concerns directly. All in all, Salem Springlake Health & Rehab Center offers a broad mix of skilled nursing, rehab, and supportive services for frail seniors and those getting back on their feet, and while not perfect, the place works toward a community-focused, safe, and helpful environment for its residents.
