RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Sheldon, IA (2026)

Our current CMS data includes one eligible nursing home in Sheldon, IA. See its ratings, staffing and inspection history below; this is the available local inventory, not a comparison with multiple local facilities. See how our ranking method works

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1Nursing Homes in Sheldon
1.0/5
-2.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.10Sheldon Avg Rating
$12K$42K vs state avgState avg: $53KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeSheldon, IA

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon

Non-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
70 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Below Iowa avg of 3.1

118 North Seventh AvenueSheldon, IA 51201

(712) 324-6453

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Care landscape in Sheldon

How Sheldon compares with the rest of Iowa on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+15.7%

    About 23% lower than the state average of 20.3%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover58.9%

    About 33% higher than the state average of 44.2%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.0%

    About 9% higher than the state average of 13.8%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Sheldon, IA?

This page evaluates 1 eligible nursing homes in Sheldon, IA and shows the top 1.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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