Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon
Sheldon, IA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 167167)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 324-6420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide services. It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa office.
Yes, Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon is Medicare-certified (CCN 167167, certified since 07/22/1985), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond certification should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare.
About this agency
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Sheldon, Iowa, certified since July 22, 1985. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers a full range of home health services, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient responses to CMS's Home Health Care CAHPS survey. On CMS timeliness measures, 98.66% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 88.54% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, both measures drawn from the same CMS Care Compare dataset.
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon serves a service area covering 31 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa location. These figures represent a snapshot of CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon is Medicare-certified (CCN 167167, certified since 07/22/1985), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Iowa state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star CMS patient survey rating, based on the Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile, including quality measures and staffing data, at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/167167?state=IA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Sheldon, Iowa.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and care plans by calling the agency directly at (712) 324-6420, and review its CMS Care Compare ratings beforehand.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-skilled assistance; contact the agency at (712) 324-6420 for specifics on their scope.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 1985.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (712) 324-6420 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon at (712) 324-6420 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/22/1985. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.