Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services Inc. has announced that it has achieved the comprehensive Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) cumulative Five-Star rating at their Poland community.

Nursing homes with the Five-Star rating are considered to have "much above average" quality. Nursing homes are reviewed based on health, staffing and quality measures. 

Shepherd of the Valley Poland's new rating will be shown on the Care Compare website on or around Wednesday, Sept. 29. Currently Shepherd of the Valley's Poland, Liberty and Howland communities have all achieved the CMS's Five-Star rating.

According to CEO Rich Limongi, Shepherd of the Valley remains committed to providing exceptional service with compassion, dignity and respect.

"We are honored to serve the many families who have chosen Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services," Limongi said.