Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

Shepherd of the Valley – Howland is an Independent Living Home in Ohio

Shepherd of the Valley… is an Independent Living Home in Ohio

Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

4100 N River Rd NE, Warren, OH 44484 View Map

Shepherd of the Valley – Howland is an Independent Living Home in Ohio

Shepherd of the Valley… is an Independent Living Home in Ohio

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Overview of Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

Live a vibrant retirement experience with Shepherd of the Valley – Howland a renowned senior care provider in Youngstown, Ohio, offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. With physical, occupational and speech therapy tailored specifically to residents’ needs, the community ensures individuals needing recovery assistance are able to get back to their routines as quickly as possible. The community provides beautifully maintained accommodations to give residents a peaceful and neat living environment that fosters comfort and healing.

Apart from compassionate care services, residents are also offered daily opportunities for recreation, entertainment, and socialization through a wide variety of activities, programs, and events. Nutrients-packed meals that are both tasty and healthy are served daily to provide residents the energy they need to stay healthy. The community also handles residents’ tedious tasks to give residents more time to spend with their loved ones or on things they love.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.34/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 35

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Ohio average
Occupancy rate 66.8%
Residents per day (avg) 47
Occupancy rate
66.8%
Residents per day (avg)
47

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 8 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Finances and operations

Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$5.6M
Surplus of revenue
$417.7K
Governmental home City
Home revenue
$5,553,694.00
Surplus of revenue
$417,650.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.7M
49.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.7M
Total costs $5.4M
Bed community size
35-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
54 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 366258
County: TRUMBULL

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: LINDA PENNY
Contact: Mr. Rich Limongi, Executive Director

Contact Information

Fax: (330) 856-2571

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 80

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Building Type: 3-story

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Total Residents

Types of Care at Shepherd of the Valley – Howland

Nursing Home
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Private pay rate per day: $0 | Methods of Payment other than Private: Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver for Services

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Scores

Resident Satisfaction Score
86.46

Based on survey responses.

Inspection History

In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.

Latest inspection

Date:July 24, 2025

Inspection oversight

Immediate jeopardy identified:No
Substandard quality of care cited:No

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification.
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SNF

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IL

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SNF

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Warren
63
Yes
A+
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Address 4.8 miles from city center

Address 4100 N River Rd NE, Warren, OH 44484

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

102
Total Staff
70
Employees
32
Contractors
24,352
Total Hours (Quarter)
36
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 12 8.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 23 8.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 29 7.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
67 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.7%
of total hours from contractors
2,617 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 29 0 29 9,008 91 100% 7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse 16 7 23 5,124 91 100% 8.5
Registered Nurse 10 2 12 3,216 91 100% 8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 1,354 91 100% 7.9
RN Director of Nursing 3 0 3 1,052 65 71% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 4 4 951 70 77% 6.6
Speech Language Pathologist 0 7 7 598 78 86% 5.8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 496 62 68% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 476 60 66% 7.9
Administrator 1 0 1 456 57 63% 8
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 396 64 70% 6
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 3 3 394 63 69% 6.1
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 360 45 49% 8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 214 26 29% 7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 4 4 177 62 68% 2.4
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 0 1 51 59 65% 0.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 17 3 3% 5.8
Medical Director 0 1 1 13 13 14% 1

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2020 – Jun 2025)

4
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
12
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
50% of total
Resident Rights
2
17% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
17% of total
Infection Control
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 11
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (OH)
Avg Citations (State)
30.9
This Facility: 12
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
Date Severity ? Category Tag Status
Jun 05, 2025 D Infection Control F0880 Corrected
Jun 05, 2025 D Quality of Care F0684 Corrected
Jun 05, 2025 D Quality of Care F0695 Corrected
Jun 05, 2025 D Resident Rights F0578 Corrected
Feb 10, 2023 D Quality of Care F0695 Corrected
Jan 19, 2023 F Nutrition F0812 Corrected
Jan 02, 2020 D Abuse/Neglect F0609 Corrected
Jan 02, 2020 D Abuse/Neglect F0610 Corrected
Jan 02, 2020 D Quality of Care F0686 Corrected
Jan 02, 2020 D Quality of Care F0689 Corrected
Jan 02, 2020 D Quality of Care F0690 Corrected
Jan 02, 2020 D Resident Rights F0561 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Shepherd of the Valley
Resident Census by Payment Source
45 Total Residents
Medicare 19 (42.2%)
Medicaid 13 (28.9%)
Private Pay/Other 13 (28.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
6.8 Score
16% worse than avg State avg: 5.8

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
22.0 Score
73% worse than avg State avg: 12.7

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
15.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.5%
Depressive Symptoms
0.9%
Falls with Major Injury
4.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
1.6%
Influenza Vaccine
97.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
28.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.9% 28% better than avg State: 78.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg State: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
94.3% 25% better than avg State: 75.6%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
PASSPORT Waiver
Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT
  • General: Age 60+, Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OH Specifics: Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)
OH HCP
  • General: Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • OH Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Ohio Assisted Living Waiver
  • General: Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OH Specifics: Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • OH Specifics: Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Ohio Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • OH Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Ohio HEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • OH Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • OH Specifics: 12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Ohio SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OH resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • OH Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • OH Specifics: High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Homestead Exemption
Ohio Homestead Exemption
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.
  • OH Specifics: Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.
  • Services: Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county).
Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)
Ohio Save the Dream
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; hardship-focused.
  • OH Specifics: Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.
  • Services: Mortgage aid ($25,000 max), utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.).

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Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

PASSPORT Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OH Specifics:
    Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
OH HCP

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Ohio resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • OH Specifics:
    Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 21+ (65+ prioritized), OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • OH Specifics:
    Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value).
Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • OH Specifics:
    Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • OH Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Ohio HEAP

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • OH Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • OH Specifics:
    12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Ohio SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OH resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • OH Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • OH Specifics:
    High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Ohio Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled), OH resident, homeowner, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$38,500/year (individual, adjusted annually).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home ownership required.
  • OH Specifics:
    Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county).
Ohio Save the Dream

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$147,600/year (family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; hardship-focused.
  • OH Specifics:
    Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Mortgage aid ($25,000 max), utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.).
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