Shepherd of the Valley

What Shepherd of the Valley does

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc. is a private, nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, serving seniors across the Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. The organization operates five active community locations—Boardman, Howland, Liberty, Poland, and a planned Salem site under construction—along with the At Home with Shepherd home health program, delivering a full continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, memory care, 24/7 ventilator care, in-patient hemodialysis, respite care, and home health services. Differentiated clinical capabilities such as a ventilator unit at the Liberty community and an in-patient dialysis den at Boardman extend the organization beyond the typical CCRC service profile.

The business operates on a subscription/recurring revenue model, with residents and families paying monthly fees for housing and care services, supplemented by donations processed through an affiliated Shepherd's Foundation charitable arm. Go-to-market is sales-led and community-driven: prospective residents are acquired through facility tours, an admissions team, referral networks, community events (e.g., Mah Jongg tournaments, caregiver support groups, golf outings), and a website with virtual tours and online bill pay. The organization maintains a Lutheran/Christian values-based culture and partners with the Alzheimer's Association, regional hospice providers, and local civic organizations to deepen its service ecosystem. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or public funding vehicles are disclosed, and revenue, headcount, and founding date are not publicly available.

Name

Shepherd of the Valley

Legal name

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc.

Website

https://shepherdofthevalley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shepherd of the Valley is a nonprofit Ohio CCRC operating five communities plus a home health vertical, providing independent living through skilled nursing, memory care, ventilator care, and in-patient dialysis to seniors across the Mahoning and Trumbull Valleys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Care Retirement Community (Senior Living Services)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Campus / Regional CCRC Networks (HLADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC), Independent Living within CCRC Campuses (IL Component) (HLADAAAF), Specialty CCRCs (e.g., Memory-Care-Focused, Veteran-Focused) (HLADAEAK)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Assisted living facilities
• Memory care services
• Skilled nursing care
• Home health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Senior Living Services: Continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, ventilator care, dialysis care, respite care, and home health services on a subscription/recurring basis. Residents pay for housing and care services typically through monthly fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shepherd of the Valley is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) providing a full continuum of senior living and clinical services—Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Ventilator Care, In-Patient Dialysis, Respite Care, and Home Health—across multiple Ohio campuses serving Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. The organization operates on a nonprofit, faith-based model with a Christian mission to serve seniors.

Product overview

Shepherd of the Valley is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a full continuum of care with multiple living options. The company provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Ventilator Care, In-Patient Dialysis, Respite Care, and Home Health services across five communities (Boardman, Howland, Liberty, Poland, and Salem). The organization also offers specialized amenities including a Memory Garden for dementia care residents. The portfolio spans from maintenance-free independent living to intensive medical care, allowing residents to age in place while accessing different levels of support as needed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Independent Living
• Assisted Living
• Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
• Memory Care
• Ventilator Care
• In-Patient Dialysis
• Respite Care
• Home Health

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and core.

• Buckeye Hospice and Palliative CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for monthly caregiver support groups held at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty. Provides palliative care expertise and resources for the support group meetings focused on caregiver support, grief management, and end-of-life decisions.
• Compass Palliative CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for monthly caregiver support groups at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty. Collaborates on providing resources for disease processes, end-of-life decisions, caregiver support, grief management, and available resources.
• SCOPE Senior ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents events at Shepherd of the Valley Howland including Mah Jongg tournaments. SCOPE offers senior services including dancing, Silver Sneakers, Medicare assistance, arts & crafts, book chat, Bingo, exercise, Bible study, games, and tech help.
• Family Tech ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents free technology events at Shepherd of the Valley Howland to help seniors learn technology tips, bring their own devices, and connect with family and friends.
• Trumbull County Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Coffee & Conversations educational series at Shepherd of the Valley Howland. Topics have included local history of department stores, restaurants, Packard Electric, county fairs, and high school football.
• Alzheimer's AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Memory Care team works with the Alzheimer's Association for person-centered care based on each resident's cognitive and emotional needs, in a secure and engaging environment.
• Shepherd's FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated charitable foundation that supports Shepherd of the Valley. Jointly hosts annual Golf Outing fundraiser. Contact for donations and Memory Garden naming rights.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Otterbein SeniorLife: Ohio-based nonprofit CCRC and senior services organization operating multiple life-plan communities; directly comparable as a regional nonprofit competitor offering independent living through skilled nursing in the Ohio market.
• Ohio Living: Largest Ohio-based nonprofit CCRC and senior services operator with multiple campuses across the state; directly comparable as a faith/values-rooted, multi-campus CCRC providing independent living through skilled nursing with home and community-based services.
• National Church Residences: Ohio-headquartered faith-based nonprofit operating CCRCs, senior living, and home and community-based services across multiple states; comparable continuum-of-care model, governance structure, and service mix.
• Masonic Communities of Ohio: Faith/fraternal-rooted nonprofit CCRC operator with multi-community Ohio presence providing the same continuum of care; comparable mission-driven governance and service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Amedisys: National home health and hospice provider; comparable to At Home with Shepherd's home health service line in clinical scope, scale, and referral relationships with skilled nursing facilities.
• Encompass Health: Post-spin-off home health and hospice operator with strong footprint in skilled nursing discharge referrals; comparable through At Home with Shepherd's home health line and a potential partner or acquirer for that segment.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Senior Living: National senior living operator with assisted living and memory care focus; relevant as a direct assisted-living competitor in regional markets and as a benchmark for amenity-driven senior living positioning.
• Lutheran Services in America: National alliance of Lutheran health and human service organizations including senior living providers; comparable faith-based nonprofit network and operating philosophy, though broader than a single CCRC operator.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing at national scale; comparable service mix but investor-owned and far larger, competing for the same residents within Shepherd's catchment.
• Atria Senior Living: Major national senior living management and operating company with independent living, assisted living, and memory care; comparable customer profile and amenity-led positioning at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shepherdotv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shepherdofthevalley
• Xx.com/shepherdotv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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