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Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman
7148 West Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44512
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman, in Youngstown, Ohio, is certified for 57 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 42.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 66.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mahoning Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.1 | 32.9 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 66.7% | 44.9% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (29 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 Dec 2025, 23 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×2 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0727 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 66.7%, RNs 62.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.5% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 31.4% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.2% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc..
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mahoning County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austintown Healthcare Center | Youngstown | 89 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 22.5 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Briarfield Place | Boardman | 58 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 17.2 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Caprice Health Care Center | North Lima | 75 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6.7 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Heritage Manor Jewish Hm For | Youngstown | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9.7 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Maplecrest Nursing and Hta | Struthers | 55 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 30.9 | — | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Poland | Poland | 32 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21.9 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Austinwoods Rehab Health Care | Austintown | 99 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 16.2 | $13K | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Briarfield At Ashley Circle | Youngstown | 74 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12.2 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
All 29 facilities in Mahoning County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.