Shepherd Of The Valley Howland
Howland, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366258) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (330) 856-9232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland reports total nurse staffing of 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Howland, Trumbull County, Ohio, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 14, 2003. The facility is licensed for 65 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 51.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shepherd Of The Valley Howland holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.29 per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and CMS has not placed it in the Special Focus Facility program. There is no chain affiliation listed in this data, and CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, meaning current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the data fields provided by CMS as of the most recent reporting period noted in this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 32.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 65 certified beds and an average daily census of 51.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 14, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars on all four measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 3308569232 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3308569232 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366258?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.