Cimarron, KS

The Shepherd's Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $13,627 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

101 Cedar Ridge Drive, Cimarron, KS

(620) 855-3498

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

28

Certified beds

Average residents

24

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2024-03-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.28

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.26

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.67 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.90

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.69 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.44

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.54

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.12

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.58 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.89

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.02

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.83

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.91

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

0.96

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
No data were submitted for this measure.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage Not Available
8.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.8
0.8 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
2.2
0.3 pts better
1.8
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.3%
91.8%
48.5 pts worse
93.4%
50.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 53.8% · Q2 39.1% · Q3 40.0% · Q4 38.1% · 4Q avg 43.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.2%
95.5%
26.3 pts worse
95.5%
26.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 69.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.6%
4.4%
1.2 pts worse
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.0%
5.6%
0.4 pts worse
11.4%
5.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 5.0% · 4Q avg 6.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.1%
5.0%
2.1 pts worse
5.4%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 9.1% · 4Q avg 7.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 27.1%
23.2%
3.9 pts worse
19.6%
7.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.9% · Q2 18.2% · 4Q avg 27.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.5%
19.8%
10.7 pts worse
16.7%
13.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 30.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.7%
18.4%
2.7 pts better
16.3%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.2%
18.8%
3.4 pts worse
14.9%
7.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.2% · Q2 18.2% · 4Q avg 22.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.5%
3.1%
1.4 pts worse
1.7%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.1%
23.2%
6.1 pts better
19.8%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.9% · Q2 23.7% · Q3 8.3% · 4Q avg 17.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.6%
4.6%
2 pts worse
5.1%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 23.6% · Q4 5.8% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 3.3%
75.6%
72.3 pts worse
81.7%
78.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.3%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-17 · Fire 2025-11-17

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-08 · Fire 2024-02-08

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-03-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-12-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2025-12-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2025-12-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-12-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-12-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-12-10

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-06-27

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-10

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-06-27

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-07-10

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-06-27

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-07-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-03-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-03-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-03-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$13,627 2024-06-27

Fine

Fine · fine $13,627

Fine

Ownership

Rincon, Tabitha

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-12-01
Schowengerdt, Andrew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2016-11-01

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