Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

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

CCN
16E263
Certified beds
70
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

4.25
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.14 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 57% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected March 5, 2026

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Past Non-Compliance

Inspected November 6, 2025

6 citations · Health
D
F0580 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2025
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2025
D
F0688 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2025
D
F0692 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2025
E
F0805 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2025
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2025

Inspected March 13, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
J
F0686 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 14, 2025

Inspected October 3, 2024

6 citations · Health
D
F0580 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 21, 2024
D
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 21, 2024
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 21, 2024
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 21, 2024
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 21, 2024
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 21, 2024

Inspected February 1, 2024

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
K
F0684 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 2, 2024
K
F0880 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 2, 2024

Inspected June 29, 2023

4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 27, 2023
D
F0661 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 27, 2023
E
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 27, 2023
J
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected May 28, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
February 1, 2024Fine$11,872
June 29, 2023Fine$3,738