Quick answers
- Where is The Shepherd's Center?
- 101 Cedar Ridge Drive, Cimarron, KS 67835, in Gray County, Kansas.
- What is the phone number of The Shepherd's Center?
- (620) 855-3498, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Shepherd's Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Shepherd's Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $13,627.
- What did inspectors find at The Shepherd's Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 8, 2024 to November 17, 2025), Medicare lists 26 health citations; the most serious was level L. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 8, 2024 to November 17, 2025), The Shepherd's Center had 26 health citations; the most serious was level L (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $13,627 in total (1 fine, the latest on June 27, 2024). Nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day; the Kansas average is 4.13 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 17, 2025 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 13 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0730 Level F
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0801 Level F
“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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0838 Level F
“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.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level F
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0636 Level E
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
Previous cycle: February 8, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 8, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0947 Level D
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
Earlier cycle — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 27, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0609 Level L
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread (many residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0610 Level L
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread (many residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0602 Level J
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (20)
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0026 Level F
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0222 Level F
“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.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0325 Level E
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $13,627 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Kansas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.26 | 0.66 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.23 | 2.74 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.51 | 4.13 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.92 | 3.62 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.80 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 55.2% | 48.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 42.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 28 |
| Average residents per day | 26.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Shepherd of the Plains Foundation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2024-03-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 101 Cedar Ridge Drive, Cimarron, KS 67835 |
| County | Gray County |
| State | Kansas |
| Phone | (620) 855‑3498 |
| CMS Certification Number | 175570 |
| Name in Medicare records | THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Bethel Home16 mi · Montezuma, KS · 5 of 5 stars
- Trinity Manor18 mi · Dodge City, KS · 4 of 5 stars
- Sunporch of Dodge City18 mi · Dodge City, KS · 3 of 5 stars
- Kansas Soldiers Home19 mi · Fort Dodge, KS · 3 of 5 stars
- Manor of the Plains19 mi · Dodge City, KS · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City18 mi · Dodge City, KS · Acute Care Hospital
- St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City30 mi · Garden City, KS · Acute Care Hospital
- Hodgeman County Health Center30 mi · Jetmore, KS · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13