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Brookdale Salem
Redefine your independence with help if you need it at Brookdale Salem, a compassionate senior living community, offering assisted living. Here, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle with cooking, cleaning or maintaining the yard, handled by a dedicated team. Offering several floor plans to choose from with plenty of natural window light, the community ensures a comfortable residence, complemented with 24-hour support provided by an on-site team.
At Brookdale Salem, residents live their lives their way with various assistance provided by compassionate care associates, such as help with medication management, mobility and personal hygiene. Residents can stay engaged and active with various activities, including a cooking demonstration, flower arranging classes, karaoke, and devotional services. Amenities include a well-stocked library, a beauty/barbershop, a whirlpool, a therapy room, and beautiful common areas, offering plenty of spaces for socialization and entertainment.
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About this community
Brookdale Salem is administered by April Giarrusso.
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In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total citations (86% below)
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (1 vs. OH avg 7).↓ 86% better |
Resident satisfaction survey results
Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.
Average score
Ohio average: 86 / 100
2022 – 2023 Period
Care and services
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Environment
Ohio average: 95 / 100
Moving in
Ohio average: 82 / 100
Facility culture
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Caregivers
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Spending time
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Meals and dining
Ohio average: 81 / 100
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, while living at this care facility?
This facility47/100
Ohio average46/100
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility75/100
Ohio average89/100
Can you decide how to spend your day?
This facility87/100
Ohio average94/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility88/100
Ohio average88/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility88/100
Ohio average85/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility82/100
Ohio average92/100
Are you able to get around the building if you want to?
This facility94/100
Ohio average95/100
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility94/100
Ohio average95/100
Is it easy for you to get around in your room (or apartment)?
This facility94/100
Ohio average96/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility94/100
Ohio average96/100
Can you find a place to be alone if you want to be alone?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average98/100
Can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to?
This facility100/100
Ohio average91/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility58/100
Ohio average82/100
Did you receive a thorough orientation to BROOKDALE SALEM?
This facility67/100
Ohio average70/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility92/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility62/100
Ohio average86/100
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility62/100
Ohio average78/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility71/100
Ohio average92/100
Would you highly recommend BROOKDALE SALEM to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility75/100
Ohio average89/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility80/100
Ohio average94/100
Are you encouraged to speak up about things you don’t like here?
This facility81/100
Ohio average81/100
Are you as involved in decisions about your care as you want to be?
This facility87/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if needed?
This facility93/100
Ohio average89/100
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility94/100
Ohio average87/100
Are you friends with anyone who lives here?
This facility94/100
Ohio average81/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the people who care for you explain your care and services to you?
This facility69/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility76/100
Ohio average81/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you?
This facility82/100
Ohio average88/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility87/100
Ohio average88/100
Do you have opportunities to maintain your health and wellness, if you want?
This facility87/100
Ohio average92/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility93/100
Ohio average90/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility94/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the same people take care of you most of the time?
This facility94/100
Ohio average84/100
Do you feel confident the people who work here would come quickly anytime you needed help?
This facility94/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here support you to do as much for yourself as you are able to do?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Do the people who work here make sure you are comfortable when they provide care or services?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are there enjoyable things to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility50/100
Ohio average63/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility73/100
Ohio average83/100
Are you as connected to the community as you want to be?
This facility75/100
Ohio average71/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility82/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility88/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility88/100
Ohio average87/100
Do you have enough opportunities to go on outings and special events?
This facility94/100
Ohio average73/100
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility94/100
Ohio average93/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average89/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility53/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility59/100
Ohio average80/100
Do you like the food here?
This facility65/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you get enough fresh food options here?
This facility71/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you have input on the food that is served?
This facility75/100
Ohio average68/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility94/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Family satisfaction survey results
The Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University conducts a satisfaction survey among residents' family members, friends and guardians to assess quality of care and life.
Average score
Ohio average: 77 / 100
Latest survey results
Care and services
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Environment
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Moving in
Ohio average: 85 / 100
Facility culture
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Caregivers
Ohio average: 78 / 100
Spending time
Ohio average: 68 / 100
Meals and dining
Ohio average: 67 / 100
How often family visits residents at Brookdale Salem
Profile of respondents of this survey
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Does this living arrangement help the resident maintain their independence?:
This facility89/100
Ohio average84/100
Do you have enough opportunities for input into decisions about your resident’s care?:
This facility85/100
Ohio average78/100
Do you get enough information to make decisions with or about your resident?:
This facility88/100
Ohio average77/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Is the residential care facility thoroughly clean?:
This facility86/100
Ohio average83/100
Can the resident get outside often enough?:
This facility76/100
Ohio average74/100
Are the resident’s belongings safe?:
This facility86/100
Ohio average79/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
When the resident moved in, were you given thorough information to help you know
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
what to expect?:
This facility78/100
Ohio average85/100
Was the resident given a thorough orientation to residential care?:
This facility78/100
Ohio average80/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new family member?:
This facility94/100
Ohio average90/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Are you encouraged to speak up when you have a problem?:
This facility87/100
Ohio average83/100
Are your concerns addressed in a timely way?:
This facility90/100
Ohio average78/100
Are you kept well informed about how things are going with your resident?:
This facility86/100
Ohio average76/100
Do the staff seem happy to work at the residential care facility?:
This facility82/100
Ohio average77/100
Do the staff go above and beyond to give your resident a good life?:
This facility86/100
Ohio average76/100
Do you feel confident that staff would help your resident beyond their personal care
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
needs if you could not (eg, paperwork, purchasing clothing)?:
This facility75/100
Ohio average69/100
Do you have peace of mind about the care your resident is getting when you aren’t at
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
the residential care facility?:
This facility92/100
Ohio average82/100
Would you highly recommend this residential care facility to a family member or friend?:
This facility91/100
Ohio average79/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Do you feel confident the staff is knowledgeable about the resident’s medical
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
condition(s) and treatment(s)?:
This facility89/100
Ohio average79/100
Do the staff know what the resident likes and doesn’t like?:
This facility89/100
Ohio average79/100
Do the staff regularly check to see if the resident needs anything?:
This facility83/100
Ohio average77/100
Have you gotten to know the staff who care for your resident?:
This facility83/100
Ohio average78/100
Do the staff encourage your resident to be as independent as they are able to be?:
This facility92/100
Ohio average82/100
Do you feel confident staff would come quickly anytime your resident needed help?:
This facility89/100
Ohio average77/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Does the resident have something enjoyable to look forward to most days?:
This facility81/100
Ohio average71/100
Do the staff do a good job keeping the resident connected to the community?:
This facility75/100
Ohio average72/100
Does the resident have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to them?:
This facility75/100
Ohio average71/100
Does the residential care facility have enough opportunities for your resident to go on
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
special outings and events?:
This facility52/100
Ohio average63/100
Does the resident like the provided activities?:
This facility76/100
Ohio average69/100
Does the residential care facility provide things the resident enjoys doing on the
This facility—/100
Ohio average—/100
weekend?:
This facility52/100
Ohio average56/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to be involved in the residential care facility?:
This facility73/100
Ohio average72/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
100=Definitely Yes, 67=Probably Yes, 33=Probably No, 0=Definitely No
Is there a lot of variety in the meals?:
This facility70/100
Ohio average70/100
Are you included in mealtimes if you want to be?:
This facility48/100
Ohio average65/100
Is the food good?:
This facility70/100
Ohio average68/100
Scores represent percent of positive responses for each item based on the latest Family Satisfaction Survey results
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 Sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Two-story
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salem's city center to Brookdale Salem's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.72 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Salem Community Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the OH Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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A score out of 100 based on in-person interviews with residents, conducted by an independent third party on behalf of the Ohio Department of Aging. Residents are asked about staff, activities, meals, administration, and overall experience. <em>Source: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator</em>
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Cottingham Retirement Community | AL HOS IL MC NH PC RC SNF | Cincinnati (Sharonville) | 128
Facility
128
OH AVG
75
Rank
#29 / 307 | No |
53
Facility
53
OH AVG
42
Rank
#224 / 675 | Private Rooms | A+ | Shelley Owens | 74
Facility
74
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#187 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
| Ohio Living Westminster – Thurber | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus (Harrison West) | 73
Facility
73
OH AVG
75
Rank
#154 / 307 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
OH AVG
42
Rank
#62 / 675 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ | Caitlin Distel | 83
Facility
83
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#139 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Westlake | 60
Facility
60
OH AVG
75
Rank
#176 / 307 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
OH AVG
42
Rank
#503 / 675 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Suzanne Nall | 86
Facility
86
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#81 / 190 | 7
Facility
7
OH AVG
2
Rank
#135 / 172 | 1.8 |
| Bickford of Worthington | AL MC | Worthington | 56
Facility
56
OH AVG
75
Rank
#188 / 307 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
OH AVG
42
Rank
#230 / 675 | Private Rooms | A+ | Glasgow Hockett | 90
Facility
90
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#34 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
| Brookdale Salem | AL | Salem | 5
Facility
5
OH AVG
75
Rank
#306 / 307 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
OH AVG
42
Rank
#543 / 675 | Suite | - | April Giarrusso | 82
Facility
82
OH AVG
85.8
Rank
#151 / 190 | 1
Facility
1
OH AVG
2
Rank
#1 / 172 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Salem
Is Brookdale Salem in a walkable area?
Brookdale Salem has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Brookdale Salem have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Salem on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Salem?
Yes, Brookdale Salem allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Brookdale Salem?
The team at Brookdale Salem can be reached at AGIARRUSSO@BROOKDALE.COM.
Who is the administrator of Brookdale Salem?
April Giarrusso is the administrator of Brookdale Salem.
How many beds does Brookdale Salem have?
Brookdale Salem has 5 beds.
Has Brookdale Salem had any citations?
Brookdale Salem has had 1 reported citation according to records from Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).
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