B

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND

4100 NORTH RIVER ROAD, HOWLAND, OH 44484
Score: 80 / 100

With a score of 80/100 and a B grade, Shepherd Of The Valley Howland is a well-regarded option in Howland, Ohio. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 79th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Shepherd Of The Valley Howland is near the national average, with 4.13 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Shepherd Of The Valley Howland. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.13 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.36 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.88 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.50 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Jun 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jun 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 2.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 80 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4