Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman
7148 West Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44512 · (330) 726-9061
Non profit - Corporation · 57 certified beds
Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 18 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 31, 2025 found 18 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 31, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 31, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.December 31, 2025 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 31, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.December 31, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.December 31, 2025 · F0563 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 31, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.December 31, 2025 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 31, 2025 · F0641 · 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.December 31, 2025 · F0657 · 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.December 31, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.December 31, 2025 · F0688 · 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.December 31, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.December 31, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.December 31, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 31, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 31, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 31, 2025 · F0880 · 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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 19, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.May 19, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 12, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 4.04 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.29 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 66.7% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 57 |
| Average residents per day | 44.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Briarfield Place Youngstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Manor Jewish Hm for Youngstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Shepherd of the Valley Poland Youngstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Austintown Healthcare Center Youngstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Austinwoods Rehab Health Care Youngstown · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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