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Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

118 North Seventh Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201 · 7123246453 · Obrien County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds70
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
State rank#348

By the numbers

21
Health citations (3 cycles)
4
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$11,872
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 8 in the most recent cycle versus 6 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Jun 1, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 5, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0609
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nov 6, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0692
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nov 6, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0688
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Nov 6, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0657
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nov 6, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0580
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Nov 6, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nov 6, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0805
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Mar 13, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
J — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Mar 14, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 2
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Oct 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0758
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Oct 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Oct 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0658
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Oct 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0641
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Oct 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0623
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Oct 3, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0580
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Feb 1, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
K — Immediate jeopardy
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Feb 2, 2024 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 3
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Feb 1, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
K — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Feb 2, 2024 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 3
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Jun 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0661
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Jun 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0641
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jun 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0657
E — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.