Shepherd of the Valley Howland

Nursing Home · Howland, OH

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number366258

Contact & location

4100 North River Road
Howland, OH 44484
Trumbull County
Phone
(330) 856-9232
ZIP code
44484 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
65
Residents per day
51.9 (80% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, INC.
Medicare certified since
January 14, 2003
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.29 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.91 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.20 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.18 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.62 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.1 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
27.3 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
11 health · 7 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-05 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-01
2025-06-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-01
2023-01-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-27
2020-01-02 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-20
2020-01-02 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-20
2020-01-02 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-20
2020-01-02 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-20
2020-01-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-20
2020-01-02 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-02-20

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Deabate, Giuseppe (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Earnheardt, Adam (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Limongi, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Quaintance, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Salvino, Tamara (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Adamic, Paul (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Deabate, Giuseppe (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Earnheardt, Adam (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Adamic, Paul (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Filip, Chrisitne (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Limongi, Richard (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Salvino, Tamara (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Shepherd of the Valley Howland?

Shepherd of the Valley Howland has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.

How many beds does Shepherd of the Valley Howland have?

It has 65 certified beds and cares for about 52 residents per day.

Has Shepherd of the Valley Howland been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Shepherd of the Valley Howland?

(330) 856-9232. The facility is located at 4100 North River Road, Howland, OH 44484.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.