Brookdale Salem
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.
5-bed community Rank #322 / 323Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd out of 323 homes in Ohio. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #541 / 705Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 541st out of 705 homes in Ohio. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Ohio that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyColumbiana
Brookdale Salem is administered by April Giarrusso.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Policies
Pets Allowed
No Smoking
Alcohol Allowed
Honor DO NOT Resuscitate
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
agiarrusso@brookdale.com
Fax(330) 332-9924
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Landscaped Grounds
Whirlpool
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
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
Starting Price$4,195 per month
Food DescriptionDining options include personalized menus with a variety of choices.
Brookdale Salem – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection 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
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 (50% below)
• Total citations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
April 29, 2025
Citations
| This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% 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
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
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
How to read these results
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
How to read these 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
How to read these 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
How to read these 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
How to read these 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
How to read these 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
How to read these 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?
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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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.
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 recent citations?
Brookdale Salem has had 1 recently reported citation.
Are there photos of Brookdale Salem?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Brookdale Salem in the photo gallery on this page.
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