Skilled nursing · Salem, OR

Salem Transitional Care

3445 BOONE ROAD SE, Salem, OR 97317

2 / 5CMS 80 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Salem Transitional Care carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Oregon state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. RN coverage is 0.69 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 43 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oregon DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Salem.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Oregon state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.69

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.55

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

43%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

45%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

No data

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

No data

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

No data

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$22,523 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID385234

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds80

Avg residents64

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oregon DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Salem Transitional Care?

Salem Transitional Care has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Salem Transitional Care been cited for resident harm?

It has $22,523 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Salem Transitional Care appears in the record section above.

What is Salem Transitional Care's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Salem Transitional Care has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Oregon state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Salem Transitional Care?

Salem Transitional Care is located at 3445 BOONE ROAD SE, Salem, OR 97317. Phone: (503) 576-3000. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Salem Transitional Care a special focus facility?

Salem Transitional Care is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $22,523 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Salem Transitional Care's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Salem Transitional Care has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Salem Transitional Care compare to other Salem skilled nursing facilities?

Salem Transitional Care holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42. Browse the full Salem directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Salem Transitional Care?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Salem Transitional Care and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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