Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

Nursing Homes

1.0CMS overall rating

118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201(712) 324-6453Non profit

31/100

Below Average

CCN16E263

Critical Red Flags

4 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.
Lowest possible CMS overall rating (1 star).

Warnings

2 federal fines totaling $15,610.

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall1.0

Health inspectionNot rated

StaffingNot rated

Quality measuresNot rated

Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. See our guide to reading the Five-Star rating.

Trust Verification Checklist

CMS certified & active
Overall rating 3+ stars
Staffing at/above state average
No severe deficiencies in latest survey
No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

3.38

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.91

RN hrs / resident / day

3.6

State average (total)

Below the state average by 0.2 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

20

Total deficiencies

4

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

March 5, 2026

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

2

Federal fines

$15,610

Total fine amount

0

Payment denials

Peer Comparison

1

This facility (stars)

3.1

State average (stars)

1

Nursing Homes in Sheldon

31

FacilityProof trust score

Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type: Nursing Home
Ownership: Non profit
CCN: 16E263
City facilities: 5

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026