nursing home in Poland, OH
Shepherd of the Valley Poland
301 West Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH 44514 · (330) 726-7110
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Shepherd of the Valley Poland at a glance
Shepherd of the Valley Poland is a 32-bed non-profit nursing home in Poland, Ohio (Mahoning County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Ohio average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 18, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Ohio average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25.8% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 32
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 27, 2017
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Mahoning County
- CMS Certification Number
- 366453
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.53 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.05 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.07 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.51 hrs | 3.28 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 14.3% | 43.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 80.7 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $26,381 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 32 | 88 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 26 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80.3% | 84.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.5% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.2% | 8.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14% | 5.3% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.2% | 6.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 30.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 9.6% | 25.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.3% | 21.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Ohio avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.8% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 78.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 Complaint | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 29, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 20, 2025 |
| September 18, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 20, 2025 |
| December 27, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| December 27, 2024 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| June 1, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 13, 2023 |
| June 1, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 13, 2023 |
| June 1, 2023 Standard | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 13, 2023 |
| July 8, 2021 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 20, 2021 |
| July 8, 2021 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 20, 2021 |
| July 8, 2021 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 20, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERMERLY TANNER, DIANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| DEABATE, GIUSEPPE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| EARNHEARDT, ADAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| GILBERT, DEBORAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| LEITCH, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| ROSENBLUM, BARBARA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| THOMPSON, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| BROWN, VICTORIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| DEABATE, GIUSEPPE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| EARNHEARDT, ADAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| ROSENBLUM, BARBARA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| THOMPSON, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| FILIP, CHRISITNE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| LIMONGI, RICHARD Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| STANSLOSKI, KELLY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shepherd of the Valley Poland's rating?
Shepherd of the Valley Poland has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Ohio nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Shepherd of the Valley Poland receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Ohio average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Shepherd of the Valley Poland accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Shepherd of the Valley Poland?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Shepherd of the Valley Poland and how do I contact it?
Shepherd of the Valley Poland is at 301 West Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH 44514. Phone: (330) 726-7110.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.