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Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center

118 N. Seventh Ave. Po Box 250., Sheldon, IA 51201

Assisted Living Hospice Skilled Nursing
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For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(712) 324-6450

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,469

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,473
  • Average State Price: $3,689
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center Description

    Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center is a 70-bed, hospital-based nursing care facility. Both private and semi-private rooms are spacious. A unique oak divider allows for maximum privacy in the semi- private rooms. The long-term care center provides a homelike atmosphere surrounded by beautiful grounds and a courtyard.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 3 communities in Sheldon
  • Ranking in State: 376 out of 532 communities in IA


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, noting that they treat residents and their families like family, especially during difficult times.
    • Residents enjoy meals with nice portions and multiple choices for the main dish. Activities are held twice a day, ensuring engagement and social interaction.
    • Compliance with Covid regulations is strictly followed, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and visitors.

    Areas for Improvement:

    • Concerns have been raised about the accessibility of call buttons, with instances where they were placed out of reach of residents, potentially compromising their safety.
    • Food quality has been a consistent issue, with complaints about the variety and quality of meals provided to residents. Despite attempts to address these concerns with the management, satisfactory improvements have not been observed.
    • Staff turnover is mentioned as a problem, with the implication that it affects the consistency and quality of care. The departure of competent staff for better-paying positions elsewhere is a concern for some families.

    Overall:

    While there are areas that need attention, particularly regarding food quality and staff turnover, the caring and compassionate nature of the staff, adherence to safety regulations, and the range of activities available are highly valued by residents and their families.


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    Health

    24 hour nursing care

    Speech Therapist

    Occupational Therapist

    Social Worker

    12 bed secured Dementia Unit

    In-house pharmacy


    Services

    Iowa Health Department licensure

    Medicaid and Veteran's Administration contracts

    Full time Registered Dietitian

    In-house pharmacy


    Activities

    Spacious activity room

    Daily, individualized activity programs

    Enrichment Program for the chronically confused resident

    Resident and Family Councils

    Monthly Alzheimer's Support Group

    Chapel with weekly services


    Community Amenities

    Member of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

    Large Sun-room

    Beauty Shop

    Beautiful grounds

    Courtyard

    Medical center


    Room Amenities

    Homelike atmosphere


    Dining

    Three dining rooms

    Private family dining room

    Full time Registered Dietitian



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Sheldon which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 5,088 (very small town).
    • The average income is $70,537, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 18
      • Average Temperature: 48.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 111 days of rain, 57 days of snow and 196 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.23 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.91 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.1 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.02 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    0.7 miles away
    Fareway Meat & Grocery
    1.3 miles away
    Sanborn Foods
    9.6 miles away
    Dan's Food Center
    14.5 miles away
    Don's Food Center
    16.4 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Iowa State Bank
    0.5 miles away
    People's Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Farm Credit Services of America
    1.4 miles away
    North Star Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    American State Bank
    14.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Baum Hamon Mercy Hospital
    13.1 miles away
    Osceola Community Hospital
    16.2 miles away
    Orange City Hospital
    16.6 miles away
    Sioux Center Community Hospital
    17.6 miles away
    Hegg Memorial Health Center
    22.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Lewis Drug
    0.1 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Dutch Mill Pharmacy
    16.4 miles away
    Med-Equip Pharmacy
    18.6 miles away

    Dentists

    The Dentist Office
    0.6 miles away
    Sheldon Family Dental
    0.7 miles away
    Hurst Family Dentistry
    14.5 miles away
    Friendly Dental Clinic
    15.6 miles away
    Dental Clinic
    18.3 miles away

    Parks

    Sheldon City Park
    0.1 miles away
    Hills Park
    0.4 miles away
    Sunrise Park
    0.6 miles away
    Thorman Park
    1.0 miles away
    Schemper Park
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Center Mall
    18.3 miles away

    Culture

    DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
    16.8 miles away
    Bushmer Art Center
    16.8 miles away
    TePaske Theatre
    17.6 miles away
    BJ Haan Auditorium
    17.6 miles away
    New World Theatre
    17.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Ranch
    1.5 miles away
    Chinese Chef
    1.6 miles away
    Los Tulipanes
    1.6 miles away
    Jay's Restaurant
    9.6 miles away
    The Pizza Ranch
    16.3 miles away

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