Shepherd Of The Valley Howland
Howland, Ohio
4100 North River Road, Howland, OH, 44484
Shepherd Of The Valley Howland Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.83 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.36 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.88 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.10 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 4 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 80 certified beds · ~49 avg residents/day (61% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Shepherd of the Valley Howland is an 80-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Howland, Ohio. The center maintains a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with consistent 4-star marks across staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. Support is provided by corporate non-profit ownership specializing in senior care.
Location
4100 North River Road, Howland, OH, 44484, Howland, OH
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Shepherd Of The Valley Howland?
- Shepherd Of The Valley Howland has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Shepherd Of The Valley Howland score on health inspections?
- Shepherd Of The Valley Howland received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Shepherd Of The Valley Howland?
- Shepherd Of The Valley Howland has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Shepherd Of The Valley Howland have?
- Shepherd Of The Valley Howland has 80 certified beds.
- Does Shepherd Of The Valley Howland accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Shepherd Of The Valley Howland accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Shepherd Of The Valley Howland located?
- Shepherd Of The Valley Howland is located at 4100 North River Road, Howland, OH, 44484, Howland, Ohio.
- How can I contact Shepherd Of The Valley Howland?
- You can reach Shepherd Of The Valley Howland by phone at +1 330-856-9232.
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