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Families of residents at Sanford Senior Care Sheldon describe a mix of experiences: several praise the compassionate, friendly staff and solid meal portions, while others raise serious concerns about food quality, staff turnover, and a call button left out of a resident's reach. The facility is hospital-based, giving residents direct access to on-site medical and therapy services.
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Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center is a senior living community in Sheldon, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 11 reviews.
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon is a 70-bed, hospital-based nursing care facility in Sheldon, Iowa, offering long-term care in a homelike setting with both private and semi-private rooms. The facility features spacious accommodations, including semi-private rooms with oak dividers designed to maximize privacy.
The center provides comprehensive on-site staffing including a full-time Registered Dietitian, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Social Worker. Residents benefit from direct access to the hospital, physician clinic, and specialty clinics.
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon offers daily, individualized activity programs within a spacious activity room, including an Enrichment Program specifically designed for residents with chronic confusion. The facility is set on beautiful grounds with a courtyard, creating a therapeutic environment for residents.
The facility is a member of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, reflecting its commitment to professional standards in senior care.
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Help Me Choose3.9overall · 11 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (11)
Kathy Redinius
Jun 2023
My mother lives here and I visit about every 5 or 6 days. All the staff are friendly and helpful. Meals are nice portions with more than 1 choice for main dish, etc. They have followed Covid regs. Activities are held twice a day.
Julie Willett
Dec 2022
Very pleased with the caring staff. My dad was a resident for almost a year until he passed from Parkinson’s a few weeks ago. They treated him and my mom who visited regularly like family. Everyone was especially compassionate during his last days. So thankful for their help.
Peggy Tewes
May 2018
I like going here they are as perfect as they can be.
Carl Koele
Apr 2018
Visited my father over the last 3 days. 2 of the 3 days when I came in, the call button was over by the bed and was not assessable. On the last day they had some of the regular workers and every time they left my father after working with him the call button was place where he could reach it. What if he really needed something?
Carl Koele
Apr 2018
My father has been here several years. I have gone rounds in the past and contacted the director of nursing homes about the food quality as this is his biggest complaint. The director contacted me back and had the regional director contact me and I was assured that it would be looked into. I emailed them asking for a update about six months ago and no response. It has been a year and I thought it has been more than enough time to make the food quality better. See the attached picture of my dads lunch today. Hotdog, chips and apple pie with his choice of drink. Prison inmates eat better. On top of this all the good help they had have all left for better paying jobs so anyone who is any good leaves for higher wages so turn over is a issue. I would move my dad but my mom would never see see him since she lives in town. I will try moving him again.
6 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 31, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 14, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 5, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2023
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Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center is located at 118 North Seventh Avenue in Sheldon, Iowa.
Families of residents at Sanford Senior Care Sheldon describe a mix of experiences: several praise the compassionate, friendly staff and solid meal portions, while others raise serious concerns about food quality, staff turnover, and a call button left out of a resident's reach. The facility is hospital-based, giving residents direct access to on-site medical and therapy services.
Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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