Shepherd of the Valley Howland
Nursing Home · Howland, OH
Contact & location
4100 North River RoadHowland, OH 44484
Trumbull County
- Phone
- (330) 856-9232
- ZIP code
- 44484 – all care providers
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
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
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 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.