SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND
4100 NORTH RIVER ROAD, Howland, OH 44484
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND Compares
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND is a 65-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Howland, Ohio. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Ohio average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 65 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Ohio average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.6% — better than the Ohio average of 8.8% (82% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Ohio average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Ohio average of 3.4% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.4% — worse than the Ohio average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Ohio averages across 922 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND with other nursing homes in Howland.
What keeps SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.6% here versus 8.8% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 3.4% across Ohio. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY HOWLAND?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Howland
Howland sits in Trumbull County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Ohio as a whole (17.0% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 42,832 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 44.4 years
- Median household income
- $47,799
- Median home value
- $105,500
Demographics for Trumbull County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Howland.
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