Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

Sheldon, Iowa

Address

118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 51201

Phone

+1 712-324-6453

2.8 /10

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon Quality & Safety Report

Poor

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 3★ (25%) Quality: 2★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$67,370 fines 7 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
7 near national median
Total federal penalties
$67,370

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.06 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.91 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.55 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.96 hrs
Physical therapy
0.00 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Sanford Senior Care Sheldon 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
70 certified beds · ~47 avg residents/day (68% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicaid (Medicaid)

About

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon is a 70-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Sheldon, Iowa. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility maintains a one-star overall rating, reflecting a one-star health inspection rating and a two-star rating for quality measures. The facility is currently rated at three stars for its staffing levels.

Location

118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 51201, Sheldon, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sanford Senior Care Sheldon?
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How did Sanford Senior Care Sheldon score on health inspections?
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Sanford Senior Care Sheldon?
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Sanford Senior Care Sheldon have?
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has 70 certified beds.
Does Sanford Senior Care Sheldon accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Sanford Senior Care Sheldon accepts Medicaid.
Where is Sanford Senior Care Sheldon located?
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon is located at 118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA, 51201, Sheldon, Iowa.
How can I contact Sanford Senior Care Sheldon?
You can reach Sanford Senior Care Sheldon by phone at +1 712-324-6453.

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