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Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
118 North Seventh Avenue, Po Box 250, Sheldon, IA 51201
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Care Types at Community
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
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Positive Feedback:
- Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, noting that they are as perfect as they can be.
- Residents have access to nice portion meals with more than one choice for the main dish, and activities are held twice a day.
- The facility is commended for following COVID regulations diligently.
- Some families have experienced exceptional care, describing the staff as caring and compassionate, especially during residents' last days.
Areas for Improvement:
- Concerns were raised about the accessibility of call buttons, with instances where they were placed out of reach of the residents.
- Food quality has been a significant issue, with complaints about the variety and quality of meals provided to the residents.
- High staff turnover has been noted, attributed to better-paying opportunities elsewhere, which affects the consistency of care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 1, 1978
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 70
Total current residents: 47
Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $1625
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-24 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-04 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-04 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-19 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-29 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | 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. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | 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. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | 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. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-13 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-03 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-06 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-06 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-06 | E | 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. |
| 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-06 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2020-01-15 | 2020-02-06 | D | 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. |
| 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | D | 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. |
| 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | D | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-05 | $650 |
| 2021-01-11 | $975 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- 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
- 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 awayFareway Meat & Grocery
1.3 miles awaySanborn Foods
9.6 miles awayDan's Food Center
14.5 miles awayDon's Food Center
16.4 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Iowa State Bank
0.5 miles awayPeople's Bank
1.0 miles awayFarm Credit Services of America
1.4 miles awayNorth Star Credit Union
1.6 miles awayAmerican State Bank
14.5 miles awayHospitals
Baum Hamon Mercy Hospital
13.1 miles awayOsceola Community Hospital
16.2 miles awayOrange City Hospital
16.6 miles awaySioux Center Community Hospital
17.6 miles awayHegg Memorial Health Center
22.0 miles awayPharmacies
Lewis Drug
0.1 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayDutch Mill Pharmacy
16.4 miles awayMed-Equip Pharmacy
18.6 miles awayDentists
The Dentist Office
0.6 miles awaySheldon Family Dental
0.7 miles awayHurst Family Dentistry
14.5 miles awayFriendly Dental Clinic
15.6 miles awayDental Clinic
18.3 miles awayParks
Sheldon City Park
0.1 miles awayHills Park
0.4 miles awaySunrise Park
0.6 miles awayThorman Park
1.0 miles awaySchemper Park
1.2 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Center Mall
18.3 miles awayCulture
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
16.8 miles awayBushmer Art Center
16.8 miles awayTePaske Theatre
17.6 miles awayBJ Haan Auditorium
17.6 miles awayNew World Theatre
17.8 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Ranch
1.5 miles awayChinese Chef
1.6 miles awayLos Tulipanes
1.6 miles awayJay's Restaurant
9.6 miles awayThe Pizza Ranch
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