The Shepherd's Center
101 Cedar Ridge Drive, Cimarron, KS 67835 · (620) 855-3498
Non profit - Corporation · 28 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
The Shepherd's Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 13 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,627 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 17, 2025 found 13 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.November 17, 2025 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.November 17, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.November 17, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.November 17, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 17, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.November 17, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.November 17, 2025 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.November 17, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 17, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedNovember 17, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 17, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 17, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 27, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 27, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 27, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,627June 27, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.11 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.05 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.24 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.1% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 28 |
| Average residents per day | 25.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bethel Home Montezuma · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hill Top House Bucklin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trinity Manor Dodge City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Manor of the Plains Dodge City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Sunporch of Dodge City Dodge City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Shepherd's Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.