Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
118 North Seventh Avenue · Sheldon, IA · 51201 · 7123246453
70 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $15,610 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025
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.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
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.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected July 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $11,872 |
| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $3,738 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 16E263 · certified since May 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.