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Salem Village Nursing & Rehab
Salem Village Nursing & Rehab, 1314 Rowell Avenue, Joliet, Illinois 60433
Salem Village Nursing & Rehab is located in Joliet, Illinois which is a southwestern suburb to the City of Chicago located approximately 42.9 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The facility has an overall rating of below average. It has 266 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. It is not in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. It has a resident council only. Resident and family councils facilitate communications with the nursing home staff. Illinois law requires nursing homes to allow council to be set up by residents and families. If a nursing home does not have a resident and family council, it is important for residents and family members to approach the nursing home administrator and ask the question why that is. In the event that there is in fact a resident council, residents and families are encouraged to reach out to the individuals to understand how the nursing home reacts to problems and issues that a resident may face. The ownership of Salem Village Nursing & Rehab is a for-profit corporation. The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. There has been no health inspection at Salem Village Nursing & Rehab since November 28, 2017. There was a previous health inspection on July 13, 2017 that resulted in 9 health citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.
In addition to the standard health inspections, residents and family members may file complaints with the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services. Between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018, there were 6 full reports filed. The number of complaints in the last 3 years that resulted in citations were 30. The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services allows anyone to file a complaint about a problem or concern with the nursing home. If a complaint is filed, this Illinois Department may decide an inspection is required or needed. If a complaint results in an inspection and finds citations, those citations are counted on this website (Medicare.gov) and the citations are included in the nursing home’s rating. There have been 4 times in the past 3 years that a facility-reported issue resulted in a citation at Salem Village Nursing & Rehab. The health inspection rating for Salem Village Nursing & Rehab is below average.
The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Salem Village Nursing & Rehab is 1 hour and 22 minutes compared to 1 hour and 25 minutes for the Illinois average. The national average is 1 hour and 32 minutes in this category. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Salem Village Nursing & Rehab is 34 minutes. The Illinois average is 47 minutes with the national average being 40 minutes. The physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at Salem Village Nursing & Rehab is 2 minutes. The Illinois and national averages are both 6 minutes for physical therapy staff hours per resident per day. The registered nurse staffing rating at Salem Village Nursing & Rehab is average.
41.6% of Salem Village Nursing & Rehab’s short-stay residents improved in their ability to move around on their own. The Illinois and national averages are both higher at 64.6% and 67.8%, respectively. 6.4% Salem Village Nursing & Rehab’s short-stay residents have had an outpatient emergency department visit. The Illinois average is 12.1%, with the national average being 11.9%. 45.8% of Salem Village Nursing & Rehab’s short-stay residents were successfully discharged to the community. 53.8% is the Illinois average, with the national average being 57%. 93.2% of Salem Village Nursing & Rehab’s short-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average is 75.4%, with the national average being 83.3%.
5.3% of Salem Village Nursing & Rehab’s long-stay residents reported moderate to severe pain. The Illinois average is 4%. The national average is 5.6%. 10.6% of Salem Village Nursing & Rehab’s long-stay high-risk residents developed pressure ulcers. This was significantly higher than both the Illinois and national averages which stand at 5.8% and 5.6%, respectively. 3.8% of Salem Village Nursing & Rehab’s long-stay residents have had or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder compared to 2.1% for the Illinois average and 1.8% for the national average. A catheter is a tube placed in the body to drain and collect urine from a resident’s bladder. This becomes necessary because of illness or physical impairment in some instances.
Salem Village Nursing & Rehab did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:266 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Much Below Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | | Much Below Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident |  | Below Average |
| RN Staffing |  | Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Below Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Salem Village Nursing & Rehab | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.1% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 77.3% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 89.6% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 1.4% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Salem Village Nursing & Rehab | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 9.7% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 37.1% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 23.6% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 19.4% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 7.1% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 16.7% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 97.5% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 99.4% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 18.7% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:08/24/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:25
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
