About Shepherd Of The Hills Living CenterShepherd Of The Hills Living Center is located at 996 State Highway 248, Branson, MO, reachable at (417) 334-6431. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 100.0 certified beds and serves an average of 75 residents per day. It is part of the James & Judy Lincoln network (58 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1989-08-24. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#8332 of 14703 nationally – #129 of 487 in Missouri
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center may be considered for families with limited options in Branson, MO, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightShepherd Of The Hills Living Center currently provides 3 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 12 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 52.6%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 10 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 14 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours44 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours12 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 48 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours8 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryShepherd Of The Hills Living Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center ranks 8332nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MO, it ranks 129th out of 487 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,265 nationally and RN hours rank #13,817 nationally (#421 in MO).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MO State Rank
Note
2022
2.80
#12,796 / 14,703
#308 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
3.14
#10,974 / 14,703
#236 / 487
Below average
2024
3.53
#7,965 / 14,703
#146 / 487
Below average
2025
3.58
#8,086 / 14,703
#159 / 487
Below average
2026
3.16
#12,265 / 14,703
#300 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MO State Rank
Note
2022
0.40
#10,792 / 14,703
#229 / 487
Below average
2023
0.65
#5,301 / 14,703
#58 / 487
Above average
2024
0.34
#11,705 / 14,703
#279 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.29
#12,784 / 14,703
#322 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.20
#13,817 / 14,703
#421 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 10%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1989-08-24. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (417) 334-6431 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.9/100, placing it #8332 of 14703 facilities nationally and #129 of 487 in Missouri. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 12 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 44 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 14 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 48 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 52.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 60.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Shepherd Of The Hills Living Center ranks 8332nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MO, it ranks 129th out of 487 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,265 nationally and RN hours rank #13,817 nationally (#421 in MO). Our composite quality score of 69.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Branson, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/missouri/branson/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.