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Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab

451 Valley Road, Salem, OH 44460

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Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab is a nursing home in Salem, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(330) 537-4621
Last standard health inspection
September 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
44
Residents per day, on average
40.7
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
West Branch Nursing Home Ltd
Chain
Michael Slyk
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (19 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2021.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  6. 9 citations

    Health inspection on September 9, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0679 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

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  7. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 9, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2021.

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  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. 3 citations

    Health inspection on August 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

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  13. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

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  14. 6 citations

    Health inspection on August 26, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

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  15. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 26, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

    • Citation K0371. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2021.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab last inspected?

CMS lists September 9, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab have?

CMS lists 19 health citations since August 26, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Auburn Skilled Nursing and Rehab a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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