All citations for Shepherd of the Valley Howland

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 18 of 18 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 2, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.