SANFORD HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SHELDON
118 NORTH SEVENTH AVENUE, SHELDON, IA 51201
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1985-07-22
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- NON-PROFIT
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(116 patients)
- 88.54%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(115 patients)
- 89.92%
- Got better at bathing(117 patients)
- 87.87%
- Breathing improved(107 patients)
- 86.85%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(115 patients)
- 85.35%
- Discharge function score(115 patients)
- 86.09%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(149 patients)
- 98.66%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(149 patients)
- 99.33%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(148 patients)
- 0%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(118 patients)
- 0%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(99 patients)
- 59.6%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(175 patients)
- 90.42%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(158 patients)
- 3.83%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(100 patients)
- 6.8%
- Sent health information to the next provider(34 patients)
- 100%
- Gave health information to the patient(115 patients)
- 100%
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
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Questions to ask — SANFORD HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SHELDON
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.