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Sanford Senior Care Sheldon, Sheldon, IA: 1 star rating, fined $11,872 across 1 fine

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon in Sheldon, IA is run by Legal Business Name Not Available, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $11,872 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 17 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 1, 2026, and 3 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
118 North Seventh Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
70
Residents per day
42 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Fines
$11,872 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
17, of which 3 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 1, 2026
CMS Certification Number
16E263
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
February 1, 2024Fine$11,872Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 1, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 9, 2026data.cms.gov
March 5, 2026F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncompliancedata.cms.gov
November 6, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 24, 2025data.cms.gov
November 6, 2025F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 24, 2025data.cms.gov
November 6, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 24, 2025data.cms.gov
November 6, 2025F688Provide 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 24, 2025data.cms.gov
November 6, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 24, 2025data.cms.gov
November 6, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 24, 2025data.cms.gov
March 13, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedMarch 14, 2025data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 21, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.K: pattern, immediate jeopardyCorrectedFebruary 2, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.K: pattern, immediate jeopardyCorrectedFebruary 2, 2024data.cms.gov

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