Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
Nursing Home · Sheldon, IA
CMS certification number16E263
Contact & location
118 North Seventh AvenueSheldon, IA 51201
Obrien County
- Phone
- (712) 324-6453
- ZIP code
- 51201 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day
- 43.2 (62% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- May 1, 1978
- Participates in
- Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.43 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.59 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.15 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.05 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.9 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 76.9 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 6, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-09 |
| 2026-03-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-11-06 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-06 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-06 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-10-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-05-28 |
| 2023-06-29 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $11,872 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-01 | Fine | $11,872 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sanford Senior Care Sheldon?
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Sanford Senior Care Sheldon have?
It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 43 residents per day.
Has Sanford Senior Care Sheldon been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $11,872 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Sanford Senior Care Sheldon?
(712) 324-6453. The facility is located at 118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.