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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 175570

THE SHEPHERD'S CENTER

CIMARRON, Kansas · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 28

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CMS lists this facility as a Special Focus Facility candidate (Care Compare Special Focus Status: SFF Candidate)

In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 1 · Fines: 1 · Fines, total amount: $13,627.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: June 27, 2024, Fine, $13,627. Every penalty on file ↓

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Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for March 13, 2024 to December 31, 2024 — a reporting period of 293 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 28, 2025.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$2,046,722CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Net patient revenue$2,046,722CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$2,365,822CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$319,100CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$13,561CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$305,539CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$305,539 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components28CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Bed days available, all components8,232CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 200
Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days194CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 400
Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days4,746CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 500
Other-payer patient days2,165CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 600
Total patient days, all components7,105CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Medicare discharges2CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 900
Medicaid discharges10CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1000
Other-payer discharges5CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1100
Total discharges, all components17CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days97CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days474.6CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days417.94CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1433953, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
RINCON, TABITHAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/24/2025
SCHOWENGERDT, ANDREWADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/16/2016
CALHOUN, DEBORAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/16/2016
COAST, JAMESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/16/2024
SCHARTZ, STEVENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/16/2024
VOGEL, GERALDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/16/2024
RINCON, TABITHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2018
SCHOWENGERDT, ANDREWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2016

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of SHEPHERD OF THE PLAINS FOUNDATION (enrollment ID O20240228002575).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
ANDREW W SCHOWENGERDTIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing11/16/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TABITHA RINCONIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing7/24/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
No owner named in the filingIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing11/16/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBORA A CALHOUNIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing11/16/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GERALD L VOGELIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing2/16/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAMES E COASTIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing2/16/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
STEVEN D SCHARTZIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing2/16/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ANDREW W SCHOWENGERDTIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing11/1/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TABITHA RINCONIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing12/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1November 17, 2025November 17, 20251311
2February 8, 2024February 8, 2024109
33

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

26 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
November 17, 2025HealthF 0628Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0636Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0730Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0801Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0838Administration DeficienciesConduct 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0867Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
November 17, 2025HealthF 0881Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 10, 2025
June 27, 2024HealthF 0602Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.JYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 10, 2024
June 27, 2024HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.LYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 10, 2024
June 27, 2024HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.LYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 10, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0851Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0867Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024
February 8, 2024HealthF 0947Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
June 27, 2024Fine$13,62782388

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameSHEPHERD OF THE PLAINS FOUNDATION
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2024-03-13
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishGray
Telephone Number6208553498
Special Focus StatusSFF Candidate
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds28
Average Number of Residents per Day25.5
Overall Rating2
Health Inspection Rating1
QM Rating2
Long-Stay QM Rating2
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on August 1, 2026.

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