Physical Therapy Services- SMDH - Welcome to Salem, MO
Rehabilitation • Salem, MO
About
Salem, MO is a small city and county seat in Dent County with about 4,600 residents. The city covers 3.48 square miles and sits near the Ozark Scenic Riverways and Montauk State Park. It operates under a mayor–council government (Mayor Greg Parker). Salem’s business presence includes private government services with annual revenue around $10.2 million. The local web profile shows modest traffic (roughly 21k monthly visits) and a strong US focus, with some traffic from Vietnam. If you’re seeking Physical Therapy Services at SMDH (Salem Memorial District Hospital) or similar providers, this page confirms the city context and local government/institutional framework but does not list specific physical therapy providers. For PT services, consider checking SMDH’s official site or local health directories for current therapists and services in Salem, MO.
Clinic Type
Rehabilitation
Address
35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560
Phone
573-729-5917 ext. 5620
dentcountyassessor@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Medicare Care Compare: Hospital overall patient experience ratings are collected by Medicare and generally available for the facility, but are not broken down specifically for the Physical Therapy department
Patients praise
- Availability of both physical and occupational therapy services 5 days a week
- Outpatient therapy services are conveniently located in Physician Office Building #2 on the SMDH campus
- Some individual praise for hospital staff and responsiveness in other departments
Common complaints
- Some general patient dissatisfaction with SMDH hospital services reported in online reviews (e.g., bedside manner, limitations in specialized care)
- General hospital-level patient experience survey data indicates specific areas for improvement, such as communication or responsiveness, although not specific to the physical therapy department alone
"I received EXCELLENT and PROMPT service but the bed-side manner is where I find to be of importance and this hospital provided EXCELLENT service in that department as well!!"
— Patient review regarding general hospital services on MedicalRecords.com"If I could do no stars, I would. Go to Rolla if you want to live."
— Patient review regarding general hospital services on MedicalRecords.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Proposed operational budget for FY26 approved, revenue cycle policy changes approved | thesalemnewsonline — Oct 6, 2025
- Now Open: Axes Physical Therapy is now in Troy, MO! - Axes PT Blog — Dec 16, 2025
- Opening August 2026-Sunset Hills, MO - Program in Physical Therapy — Jun 3, 2026
- Sarah Wille — Jul 4, 2026
- Axes Physical Therapy Opens New Location in Columbia, MO Bringing Award-Winning Care to Mid-Missouri — May 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Salem Memorial District Hospital (SMDH) is a nonprofit, Critical Access hospital in Salem, Missouri, founded in 1970. It offers 24/7 emergency services, a family medicine clinic, 25 inpatient beds, an 18-bed long-term care unit, and a range of outpatient services (radiology, labs, physical/occupational therapy, stress testing, dialysis, and more). The campus includes outpatient surgery, cardiopulmonary services, a full radiology suite, and social services. SMDH serves Salem and surrounding counties, accepts Medicare/Medicaid, and provides financial assistance on request. The hospital emphasizes swing bed and long-term care options in addition to acute care and outpatient rehabilitation services.
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