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 7 of 7 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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.