Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon
Sheldon, IA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 161525)
CMS process measure: 97.37 (state average 97.19 — at state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (712) 324-6420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported an 85% likelihood to definitely recommend this hospice, with 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its CMS composite process measure score of 97.37 is at the Iowa state average of 97.19.
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon serves 21 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa office in O'Brien County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon is Medicare-certified, with CCN 161525, certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon is a non-profit hospice based in Sheldon, Iowa, serving families in O'Brien County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 1992 (CCN 161525).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating percentages reflect family caregiver feedback collected through the CMS survey.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 97.37, which is at the state average of 97.19 for Iowa. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes. A related care index score of 8 and a rate of 44.3% for visits in the last days of life are also part of CMS's published measures for this hospice.
This hospice's service area covers 21 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. Families should contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon is Medicare-certified (CCN 161525, certified since August 19, 1992), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 97.37, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.19 for Iowa.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Sheldon, Iowa office in O'Brien County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite scores are the more direct way to evaluate care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 1992.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have a life expectancy of six months or less and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (712) 324-6420 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (712) 324-6420 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the size and location of its service area — all of which are addressed here using CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/161525?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.