Nursing homes › Iowa › Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201 · 7123246453 · 70 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 3.43 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.59. Weekend total: 3.05. Nursing staff turnover: 59%.
All-time on record: 20 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-11-06 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | complaint | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | complaint | 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. | J | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-06-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-01 | Fine | $11,872 |
No detailed ownership records on file.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 16E263. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.