Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

Nursing Home

118 North Seventh Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201 · Obrien County
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Call (712) 324-6453

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

4Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
21Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$11,872Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: June 1, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
March 13, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
February 1, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
February 1, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.40 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.54 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
2.90 hours · state avg 3.38
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
61% · state avg 44.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
63.6%
Administrators who left (yearly)
Not Available

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid.

In Iowa, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Elderly Waiver.

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
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Authorized remote family viewing
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Live video visitation
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
16E263
Certified beds
70
Average residents per day
41.6
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
May 1, 1978
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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