Salem Memorial District Hospital
Dialysis • Salem, MO • Since 1970
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Salem Memorial District Hospital (SMDH) is a nonprofit critical access hospital in Salem, Missouri. Key details: - Services: Full hospital with 24/7 emergency department, outpatient surgery, and a Family Medicine Clinic on campus. Outpatient services include radiology, labs, physical/occupational therapy, stress testing, dialysis, cardiopulmonary, and more. Swing bed and long-term care (18-bed LTC unit) are available. Social services, pharmacy, and home health support are offered. - Facilities & care: 25 inpatient beds, 24/7 ER, long-term care, swing bed program, and extensive outpatient services. - Staffing and finances: Approximately 27 employees (year-over-year growth noted). Annual revenue around $58.1 million. - Community served: Over 20,000 residents in Salem and surrounding counties (Dent, Iron, Crawford, Shannon, Reynolds, Phelps). - Access & insurance: Accepts major insurances including Medicare and Medicaid; financial assistance available upon request. - Location: Headquarters in Salem, Missouri (35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560). If you’re looking for specific services, contact the hospital or visit their site for the Family Medicine Clinic hours, radiology, or therapy services details.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Emergency services are always available; participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs confirmed.
Languages Spoken
Not published.
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Photos published by Salem Memorial District Hospital showing the dialysis practice in Salem, MO.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS/Medicare.gov: 3 to 4 stars (various CMS-linked reporting periods) (131 completed surveys (period 2019))
- MyCaringPlan/Other aggregates: 4.7 out of 10 (34 reviews (aggregated))
Patients praise
- praise for individual health professionals and staff kindness
- effective emergency care efficiency under new management or specific teams
- transparent pricing and acceptable costs
- improved long-term patient experience with new management/menu changes
Common complaints
- long wait times in the emergency room
- concerns about capacity for serious or specialized health issues
- inconsistent staff communication and responsiveness
- lack of professionalism or compassion in some interactions
"Health professionals like Dr. Lambird and the teams at Salem Memorial Lab, specifically Joe and Hayley, have been praised for their kindness, efficiency, and the quality of care they provide."
- FamilyAssets/SeniorAdvisor aggregated reviews"Several reviews express extreme dissatisfaction with long wait times in the emergency room, with some patients waiting for hours without receiving timely medical attention for serious conditions."
- MyCaringPlan AI-generated summarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SMH to come together with other independent hospitals to form health network | News | thesalemnewsonline.com - Nov 21, 2025
- Proposed operational budget for FY26 approved, revenue cycle policy changes approved | thesalemnewsonline - Oct 6, 2025
- Salem Memorial Hospital laboratory receives excellent marks in recent federal inspection | Central Missouri - Sep 6, 2025
- Capacity Building Grant funding now available for 2026 | News | thesalemnewsonline.com - Jan 23, 2026
- Salem Memorial District Hospital to hold event dedicating Monty Kitchen mural | Central Missouri - Aug 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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