Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman
7148 West Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44512 · Mahoning County · (330) 726-9061
57 certified beds, about 44 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1982
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365580 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 31, 2025, inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 23 health citations since October 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.04 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.58 of those hours.
66.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
210/19
003/23
111/24
205/25
1812/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 23 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
18D
2E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 31, 2025Standard inspection · 18 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to implement an effective pressure ulcer prevention program to promote healing and to ensure Resident #51, who was cognitively impaired, dependent on staff for hygiene and had functional limitation to bilateral upper extremities, received interventions to prevent skin breakdown, timely assessments to her right third and fourth finger wounds and wound care as ordered by the physician. Actual Harm occurred on 10/08/25 when Resident #51 was assessed by Nurse Practitioner (NP) #301 and found to have long nails on her right hand digging into her hand causing wounds (no size or wound type provided in documentation). On 10/09/25 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #205 attempted to assess and cleanse Resident #51's right hand, however, the resident refused. [...]
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility did not ensure medications were not stored expired and were stored securely in medication storage areas. This affected four of four medication carts observed and had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 49.
- E Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of the Long-Term Care Resident Assessment Instrument (LTC RAI) 3.0 User's Manual, the facility failed to complete non-comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in a timely manner. This affected four residents (#2, #8, #25, and #26) out of four residents reviewed for non-comprehensive resident assessments. The facility census was 49.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation in the medical records for Resident #4, #8, #47 and #51. This affected four residents (Residents #4, #8, #47 and #51) out of 25 residents reviewed for resident records. The facility census was 49.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure call lights were within reach for Resident #44 and Resident #30. This affected two residents (#44 and #30) out of two residents reviewed for call lights. The facility census was 49.
- D Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, review of the resident handbook and facility policy review, the facility failed to honor visitors per the preference of Resident #63. This affected one resident (#63) of one resident reviewed for visitation. The facility census was 49.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, review of the facility investigation and facility policy review, the facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation to the State Agency for Resident #17. This affected one resident (#17) of two residents reviewed for misappropriation. The facility census was 49.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of the Long-Term Care Resident Assessment Instrument (LTC RAI) 3.0 User's Manual, the facility failed to complete significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in a timely manner for Residents #11 and #15. This affected two residents (#11 and #15) out of three residents reviewed for comprehensive resident assessments. The facility census was 49.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident assessments were accurately completed. This affected two residents (#25 and #51) of 25 residents' assessments reviewed. The facility census was 49.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to timely update care plans to address changes in a resident's condition. This affected one resident (#51) of 25 resident care plans reviewed. The facility census was 49.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, observations, interview and review of the facility policies, the facility failed to ensure Resident #44 received needed assistance with activities of daily living (ADL). This affected one resident (#44) out of five residents reviewed for ADL. The facility census was 49.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #51 splint was implemented and utilized as ordered and failed to ensure Resident #44 had a physician's order for the splint observed on his left arm. This affected two residents (#51 and #44) of two residents reviewed for splint usage. The facility census was 49.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a re-admission assessment and new fall prevention interventions were timely implemented after a four-day hospitalization post-fall with injury and failed to ensure fall prevention interventions were in place for Resident #30. This affected one resident (#30) out of one resident reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 49.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, interview and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to establish and implement physician's orders for tube feed administration for Resident #9 and failed to check tube feed residuals prior to medication administration for Resident #44. This affected two residents (#9 and #44) out of two reviewed for enteral feedings. The facility census was 49.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure post dialysis assessments were completed as required. This affected one resident (#30) out of one resident reviewed for dialysis. The facility census was 49.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure all controlled medication accounting logs were reconciled after/before each shift as well as ensuring medications were accurately reflected on the Medication Administration Records (MAR) and controlled medication accounting logs in the resident's medical record. This affected three (Residents #17, #45 and #51) of three reviewed for controlled medication usage. The facility census was 49.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #51 was free of significant medication errors. This affected one resident (Resident #51) of nine residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 49.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure urinary catheter bags were placed in a manner to prevent contamination and risk of infection for Resident #43. This affected one resident (#43) of one resident reviewed for catheter care. The facility census was 49.
May 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure wound treatments were competed per physician orders for Resident #24. This effected one resident (Resident #24) out of three residents reviewed for wound care. The facility census was 42.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure weights were obtained per physician orders for residents receiving dialysis treatment. This effected three residents (Residents #22, #34, and #35) of three residents reviewed for dialysis. The facility identified eight residents (#22, #34, #35, #36, #37, #39, #42 and #43) as receiving dialysis treatment. The facility census was 42.
November 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, medical record review, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene was performed during medication administration for Residents #21 and #44 and failed to ensure appropriate identification of resident transmission-based precautions status for Resident #44. This affected two residents (#21 and #44) of three residents who were observed during medication administration and had the potential to affect all 41 residents resining in the facility.
March 23, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
October 31, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to maintain the services of a registered nurse (RN) for at least eight (8) consecutive hours a day, seven (7) days per week. This had the potential to affect all 40 residents residing in the facility.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to implement an effective antibiotic (ATB) stewardship program to ensure the proper use of antibiotics. This affected two residents (#31 and #12) residents residing in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 31, 2025, 2 on March 23, 2023, 5 on October 31, 2019.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- C Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- C Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- C Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.04 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.29 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.29 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 66.7% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.5% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.66 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.34 on weekdays and 3.29 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 33.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.67 in April to June 2025 to 4.04 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.04 | 0.58 | 4.34 | 3.29 | 33.1% | 0 of 90 | 44 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.93 | 0.67 | 4.23 | 3.15 | 39.5% | 2 of 92 | 49 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.37 | 0.65 | 3.66 | 2.62 | 21.8% | 2 of 92 | 41 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.67 | 0.62 | 3.93 | 3.03 | 27.1% | 0 of 91 | 40 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.5 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.4 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.9 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.4 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamic, Paul | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/20/2022 | |
| Filip, Chrisitne | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/19/2008 | |
| Limongi, Richard | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/1993 | |
| Parish, Cory | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/08/2015 | |
| Deabate, Giuseppe | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Earnheardt, Adam | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Quaintance, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Thompson, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Adamic, Paul | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/20/2022 | |
| Deabate, Giuseppe | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Earnheardt, Adam | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Limongi, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2015 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on 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."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman get at its last inspection?
- 18 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 31, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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