Independent Ohio nursing-home information · CMS data updated August 2026
CMS certification number 365977

Circle of Care in Salem, Ohio

1985 East Pershing Street, Salem, OH 44460 · Columbiana County

1CMS overall rating
1Health inspection
4Staffing rating
3Quality measures

August 2026 facility data

This profile reports CMS ratings, staffing, inspection, enforcement, and ownership records from the stated snapshot. Review dates and source records before making a care decision.

Facility snapshot

Certified beds55
Average residents/day39.5
Ownership typeFor profit - Partnership
ChainNot reported
Reported nurse hours/resident/day5.15056
Reported RN hours/resident/day0.83604
Nursing staff turnover47.3%

Official inspection findings

The supplied CMS files contain 42 health and 27 fire-safety citation rows for this provider. 2 health rows have a G–L scope/severity code. The table shows the 10 most recent health rows of all severity levels. These are official inspection findings; they are not civil or criminal judgments.

Survey dateSeverityFinding
2025-06-12DResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-04-09LInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-09FAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2025-04-09FAdministration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
2025-04-09FInfection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
2025-04-09ENursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
2025-04-09ENursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.
2025-04-09DResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
2025-04-09DResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2025-04-09DResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Penalties

Provider summary: 2 penalties and $179,235 in total fines. Individual rows supplied:

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-09Fine$179,235
2025-04-09Payment Denial$0

Reported ownership and management

NameTypeRoleAssociation
NIELSON, KENNETHIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTsince 09/17/2012
BACKENROTH, ABRAHAMIndividualDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTsince 03/10/2025
BACKENROTH, ABRAHAMIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYsince 10/06/2025
NIELSON, KENNETHIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 01/01/2013
BACKENROTH, ABRAHAMIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 03/10/2025
JORDAN, MICHAELIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 03/29/2025
SHIVERS, RICHARDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 09/01/2021
WEBSTER, GEOFFREYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 10/13/2025
BACKENROTH, ABRAHAMIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 03/10/2023
JORDAN, MICHAELIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 05/13/2025
SHIVERS, RICHARDIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 05/13/2025
WEBSTER, GEOFFREYIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 10/13/2025