Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman
7148 West Blvd · Youngstown, OH · 44512 · 3307269061
57 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 31, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 31, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 31, 2019
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected December 9, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2019
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 9, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365580 · certified since March 22, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.