Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
Sheldon, IA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 16E263) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,872
Phone: (712) 324-6453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon reports 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.9%.
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,872.00, with no payment denials reported. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sheldon, Obrien County, Iowa, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been federally certified since May 1978 and is licensed for 70 beds, though average daily occupancy is reported at 43.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sanford Senior Care Sheldon carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.9%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $11,872.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this location.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate any change of ownership within the past 12 months. Figures presented here reflect CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The listed provider type is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 58.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,872.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 70 beds with an average daily census of 43.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7123246453 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7123246453 to arrange a visit and review current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/16E263?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.