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HomeIowaSanford Senior Care Sheldon

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA 512017123246453
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
70
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $67,370

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 70 certified beds with an average of 47.3 residents per day (68% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Oct 3, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $67,370 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.24 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.5%

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon is a 1-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Sheldon, Iowa with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
47.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
May 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Obrien
Last Inspection
Oct 3, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
139.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0686Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0642Potential for Harm

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 17, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$67,370
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJun 29, 2023
$3,738
FineFeb 1, 2024
$11,872
FineMar 13, 2025
$51,760

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.96 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.24 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.77 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.5%
RN Turnover
69.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sanford Senior Care Sheldon?▾
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sanford Senior Care Sheldon had any health inspection violations?▾
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 3, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $67,370 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sanford Senior Care Sheldon?▾
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon provides 3.24 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 0.55 LPN hours, and 1.96 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.5%.
How many beds does Sanford Senior Care Sheldon have?▾
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has 70 certified beds with an average of 47.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 68% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.