Shepherd of the Valley Liberty
1501 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420
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Follow this homeShepherd of the Valley Liberty is a nursing home in Girard, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 / 5
- Last standard health inspectionSeptember 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since July 29, 202118 (Ohio average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 2 / 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0759 from the health inspection on September 22, 2025.
Health inspection on March 23, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0800. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.
Health inspection on September 22, 2025
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on September 22, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.
Health inspection on May 21, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0657 from the health inspection on October 5, 2023.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 3 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 4 / 5.
Fire safety inspection on November 15, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation K0915. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2024.
Health inspection on October 5, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
85 of 924 Ohio homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on October 5, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2021.
Health inspection on July 29, 2021
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0868. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0886. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on July 29, 2021
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 3 / 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 / 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 / 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 / 5CMS quality measures star rating
Ratings over time
Compared with Ohio and the US
Shepherd of the Valley Liberty's overall rating is 3 / 5. It is 7% lower than the Ohio average (3.2 / 5) and 2% lower than the US average (3.1 / 5).
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Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
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| Rating | This home | Ohio average | US average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 |
| Staffing | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (330) 544-0771
- Last standard health inspection
- September 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day, on average
- 64.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (18 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
Questions
When was Shepherd of the Valley Liberty last inspected?
CMS lists September 22, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Shepherd of the Valley Liberty have?
CMS lists 18 health citations since July 29, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Shepherd of the Valley Liberty been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Shepherd of the Valley Liberty?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 / 5.
Is Shepherd of the Valley Liberty a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.