Shepherd of the Valley Liberty
1501 Tibbetts Wick Road · Girard, OH · 44420 · 3305440771
79 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G October 5, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 29, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 13, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 29, 2021
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 13, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 29, 2021
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected August 13, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365298 · certified since September 3, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.