Brookdale Salem

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #306 / 307Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 306th out of 307 homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #543 / 675Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 543rd out of 675 homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyColumbiana

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Salem is administered by April Giarrusso.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Policies

Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Alcohol Allowed
Honor DO NOT Resuscitate

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(330) 332-9924

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesActivities include bingo, card club, cooking demonstrations, and movie nights
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,195 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining options include personalized menus with a variety of choices.
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Inspection History

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 Info 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.

Overall vs. OH average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (86% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOH Averagevs. OH Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 17 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

82 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

2022 – 2023 Period

Care and services

84 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Environment

95 / 100

Ohio average: 95 / 100

Moving in

72 / 100

Ohio average: 82 / 100

Facility culture

82 / 100

Ohio average: 86 / 100

Caregivers

89 / 100

Ohio average: 89 / 100

Spending time

83 / 100

Ohio average: 80 / 100

Meals and dining

71 / 100

Ohio average: 81 / 100

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

81 / 100

Ohio average: 77 / 100

Latest survey results

Care and services

87 / 100

Ohio average: 80 / 100

Environment

83 / 100

Ohio average: 78 / 100

Moving in

83 / 100

Ohio average: 85 / 100

Facility culture

88 / 100

Ohio average: 78 / 100

Caregivers

88 / 100

Ohio average: 78 / 100

Spending time

71 / 100

Ohio average: 68 / 100

Meals and dining

68 / 100

Ohio average: 67 / 100

How often family visits residents at Brookdale Salem

Profile of respondents of this survey

Daily 0.0
Several times a week 58.3
Once a week 25.0
Two to three times a month 16.7
Once a month 0.0
Few times a year 0.0

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 Sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Salem

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Places of interest near Brookdale Salem

Address 2.2 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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>
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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 RoomsA+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 BedA+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 BedA+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 RoomsA+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
-

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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