Salem Memorial District Hospital and SMDH Family Medicine Clinic
Rural Health Clinic • Salem, MO • Since 1970
About
Salem Memorial District Hospital (SMDH) is a nonprofit, Critical Access hospital in Salem, Missouri, founded in 1970. It operates a full-service hospital with an emergency department and a Family Medicine Clinic (on campus) with extended hours, plus swing bed and long-term care options. Outpatient services include radiology, labs, physical/occupational therapy, stress testing, dialysis, cardiopulmonary, and more. The facility serves over 20,000 residents in Salem and surrounding counties, supports 25 inpatient beds, 24/7 ER, outpatient surgery, and a long-term care unit (18 beds). SMDH accepts major insurances (Medicare/Medicaid) and offers financial assistance. Contact: postmaster@smdh.net; main phone numbers 573-729-6626, 573-453-5952. Address: 35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560.
Clinic Type
Rural Health Clinic
Address
35629 Highway 72, Salem, Missouri 65560, US
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 3 out of 5 stars (CMS Overall Hospital Rating)
- Facebook: 70% recommend (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- frequent positive recognition of doctor communication
- generally favorable ratings for cleanliness
- positive testimonials regarding specific departments like cardiology
- majority of patients surveyed would recommend the facility
Common complaints
- reports of slow staff response times
- concerns regarding communication from nurses
- occasional complaints about patient-reported help availability
"I just want to take a moment to recognize our cardio team for the outstanding care and professionalism they provide."
— Facebook (Salem Memorial District Hospital page)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- House representative attends hospital board meeting, new auditor approved | thesalemnewsonline — Aug 29, 2025
- Proposed operational budget for FY26 approved, revenue cycle policy changes approved | thesalemnewsonline — Oct 6, 2025
- House representative attends hospital board meeting, new auditor approved | News | thesalemnewsonline.com — Aug 29, 2025
- SMH to come together with other independent hospitals to form health network | News | thesalemnewsonline.com — Nov 21, 2025
- Salem Memorial Hospital laboratory receives excellent marks in recent federal inspection | Central Missouri — Sep 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More rural health clinic clinics in Salem
Summary: - The Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics (MARHC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 that supports Missouri’s federally-certified Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) through resources, education, networking, advocacy, and statewide collaboration. - Headquarters: Jefferson City, Missouri. - Focus: Rural health care delivery, with updates on RHCs, grants, and programs such as the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) and Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) updates. - Contact: info@marhc.org; LinkedIn presence for MARHC updates. - Relevance to your query (RHC Resources in Salem): MARHC posts include RHC news and resources; for Salem-specific resources, MARHC highlights and partner clinics (e.g., Phelps Health – Salem) serve as context for rural health access in Dent County and nearby areas. For concrete Salem resources, check MARHC communications and the linked “RHC Spotlight Series” for stories from Rural Health Clinics in Salem and surrounding regions.
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