Salem East Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Salem, OH.
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230 Continental Drive, Salem, OH 44460
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.5 from 35 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
12
Overall Review of Salem East Healthcare Center
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Dining feels central
Food and meal service come up often in reviews, including requests and specific diet needs.
Several residents and families talk about being well-fed, with meals and snacks described as a regular part of day-to-day life. Others mention diet accommodations, including vegan preferences and structured dietary restrictions. On the other hand, some reviewers criticize portion size and describe food as unappetizing. The community also provides restaurant-style dining and meal preparation as part of its offering.
common12 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness is mixed
Reviews describe staff support ranging from very attentive to severely unresponsive.
Positive reviews frequently highlight responsiveness—families describe being kept updated, staff helping residents get up and into daily routines, and administrators and teams who listen. Other reviews, however, describe long waits for nurses or medications and call lights that go unanswered. There are also complaints about aides and nurses acting rudely or speaking negatively in front of residents. At the care level, the community offers supervision and assistance with daily living, medication management, and transfers—services that reviewers judge very differently depending on the experience.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a recurring concern
Cleanliness is inconsistent in reviews, with some calling it clean and others describing it as filthy.
A number of reviewers say the facility is clean, with rooms and hallways described as well-kept and free of lingering odors. Multiple negative reviews use stronger language about smells, dirt, and overall upkeep, including reports of broken or damaged areas and trash. Even when care is described as compassionate, these cleanliness complaints show up alongside concerns about basic comfort and hygiene.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities help residents pass time
Residents and families mention scheduled activities that help make the days feel busy.
Several reviews mention activities as a bright spot, including residents enjoying group outings and games coordinated through staff. Others describe activities as a way to pass the time and help residents make friends. The community also supports resident-run and community-sponsored activity formats, and it offers scheduled daily activities.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Daily care and rehab outcomes vary
Reviews point to uneven experiences with day-to-day care, bathing, and rehab progress.
Some families describe strong day-to-day care, including help with getting out of bed and assistance coordinating appointments. Others report concerns with follow-through on basic needs such as bathing and getting residents up and moving, along with claims of preventable issues during stays. A few reviews specifically compare rehab intensity, describing differences in therapy frequency and progress toward walking goals. Overall, the community lists skilled nursing with assistance for activities of daily living, medication management, and meal preparation, but residents’ outcomes are described very differently across reviews.
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Features
Housing
50 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Jalisco's (0.1 miles)
Wendy's (0.2 miles)
Arby's (0.2 miles)
Bob Evans (0.2 miles)
Subway (0.2 miles)
Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe (0.4 miles)
McDonald's (0.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Marc's Stores (0.3 miles)
Rite Aid (8.5 miles)
Pharmacy Care (9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (9.4 miles)
Morgan's Drug Store (9.6 miles)
Hometown Pharmacy (9.9 miles)
Gromoll Drug Store (10.2 miles)
Physicians
Salem Radiologists (0.3 miles)
Salem Women's Care (0.4 miles)
Family Practice Center of Salem (0.4 miles)
Economous Dean MD (0.4 miles)
Gastroenterology Center of Salem (0.5 miles)
Salem Pediatric Care Center (0.5 miles)
Danny E Sankovic (0.7 miles)
Hospitals
Salem Regional Medical Center (0.4 miles)
Physicians Dialysis Center-North Lima (10.2 miles)
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50 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Extensive on-site amenities and comprehensive care services.
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