Shepherd of the Valley Liberty
1501 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420 · (330) 544-0771
Non profit - Church related · 79 certified beds
Shepherd of the Valley Liberty has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 7 citations (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 22, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 22, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.September 22, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 22, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 22, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 22, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.September 22, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.March 23, 2026 · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.September 22, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 21, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.34 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.41 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.33 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.60 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 66.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Otterbein Cortland Cortland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cortland Center Cortland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Meadowbrook Manor Fowler · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Addison Healthcare Center Masury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- O'Brien Memorial Health Care C Masury · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Shepherd of the Valley Liberty on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.