THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER
101 CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE, Cimarron, KS 67835
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
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How THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER Compares
THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER is a 28-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Cimarron, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.5%) is above the Kansas average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 28 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.4% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.0% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4% (72% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER with other nursing homes in Cimarron.
How is THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.4% here versus 18.1% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.0% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 28 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER?
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 THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER?
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 Cimarron
Cimarron sits in Gray County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 916 (15.2%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $70,457
- Median home value
- $142,600
Demographics for Gray County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cimarron.
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