The Shepherd'S Center
Cimarron, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175570) · 28 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,627
Phone: (620) 855-3498 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Shepherd's Center in Cimarron, Kansas has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Shepherd's Center reports 3.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.1%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating despite this turnover figure.
The Shepherd's Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,627.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent quality issues requiring increased inspection.
About this facility
The Shepherd's Center is a non-profit corporation nursing home in Cimarron, Gray County, Kansas, certified for 28 beds with an average of 25.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and was first approved for certification on March 13, 2024.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measures rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,627.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality issues and is considered a candidate for increased regulatory scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data. There is no indication of a change in ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Shepherd's Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 58.1%. CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,627.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues and is under increased scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 28 beds with an average of 25.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 13, 2024.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available CMS data does not specify; please contact the facility at 6208553498 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6208553498 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175570?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.