Rehabilitation - Salem Memorial Hospital
Rehabilitation • Salem, MO • Since 1970
About
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.
Clinic Type
Rehabilitation
Address
35629 Highway 72, Salem, Missouri 65560, US
Phone
573-453-5949
postmaster@smdh.net
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
- MyCaringPlan: 4.7/10 (MyCaringPlan) (34 reviews across the web)
- CMS Medicare.gov: 3/5 stars (CMS Hospital Consumer Assessment)
- FamilyAssets: 4.5/5 stars (Resident Review Score) (Varies)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for prompt and efficient service in certain emergency situations
- Positive reception of the new management team and improvements in food quality for long-term patients
- Praise for specific staff members (e.g., lab staff, Dr. Lambird) for kindness and efficiency
- Positive feedback regarding the transparency of pricing and costs for long-term stays
- Availability of in-house rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and wound therapy
Common complaints
- Reports of long emergency room wait times and chaotic experiences at times
- Concerns regarding the facility's capacity to manage complex or specialized health issues necessitating patient transfers
- Some patient reports of staff rudeness or lack of compassion
- Mixed feedback on communication and responsiveness from nursing staff
- Concerns about infection control protocols
"The introduction of a new management team and changes in the food menu have significantly improved the experience for long-term patients."
— FamilyAssets"Several reviews express extreme dissatisfaction with long wait times in the emergency room, with some patients waiting for hours without receiving timely medical attention."
— MyCaringPlanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ToRCH - Salem Memorial Hospital — Jul 26, 2025
- SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL - Phone Number - Yelp — Jul 9, 2026
- Salem Township Hospital — Jun 29, 2026
- Inside Salem Health Rehabilitation Center: Helping you heal and ... — Jan 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More rehabilitation clinics in Salem
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.
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