Sanford Senior Care Sheldon in Sheldon, IA was fined $15,610 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Sanford Senior Care Sheldon (Sheldon, IA) — $15,610 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Sanford Senior Care Sheldon in Sheldon, IA was fined $15,610 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


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


• 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.


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


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


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


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