Sheffield Care Center
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based on 13 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5)
Below average in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · $26,402 in fines
What this means for your family
Sheffield Care Center is highly regarded for its clean environment and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for your loved one. However, as with many facilities, you should inquire about their current staffing ratios to ensure they have adequate support to meet your family member's specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews on Google“Sheffield Care Center is described by families as a clean and welcoming facility where residents appear happy and well-cared for. While reviewers praise the friendliness and dedication of the staff, there is a recurring concern regarding staffing shortages and the challenges of maintaining adequate help in the current nursing home industry.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained environment
- Friendly and dedicated nursing staff
- Positive and content resident atmosphere
Concerns
- Understaffing due to industry-wide labor shortages (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 14 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that you have 45 residents, how do you ensure each person receives consistent, personalized attention during shifts when staffing levels are impacted by industry-wide labor shortages?
- 2I noticed the facility has had a higher number of state violations recently; could you walk me through the specific steps you are taking to address these and improve your overall CMS health inspection standing?
- 3The online reviews frequently highlight how clean and well-maintained the home is; what is your secret to maintaining such a positive and comfortable environment for the residents?
- 4With the current staffing ratings, how do you prioritize daily activities and social engagement to ensure residents remain active and content throughout the week?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals, and how quickly are family members typically notified?
- 6Since your nursing staff is often praised for being friendly and dedicated, how do you support your team to ensure they can maintain that high level of care despite the challenges of the current labor market?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I am very grateful to the personnel who make Sheffield Care Center the Kind of place that when you leave your elderly family member after a visit, you feel they will be well cared for”
“Such a wonderful caring place. My Dad absolutely loves it here! I would actually rate a 5, but as it seems in most nursing homes today, there is never enough help, because they usually don't pay enough.”
“Very clean and a wonderful atmosphere the residents seem content and happy!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Sheffield Care Center has recurring issues with fire safety systems, infection control, and electrical equipment maintenance across multiple surveys, with one family filing a complaint about dialysis care safety. The facility shows persistent problems with smoke detection systems, sprinkler maintenance, and power strip usage that have appeared repeatedly since 2023, though all deficiencies have correction dates indicating the facility addresses identified problems.
Aug 21, 2025Routine12
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Sep 26, 2024Routine6
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nov 16, 2023Routine9
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Sep 5, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 14, 2023
$4,235
Fine
Aug 7, 2023
$3,882
Fine
Jul 17, 2023
$9,527
Fine
Jun 26, 2023
$2,447
Fine
Jun 20, 2023
$2,117
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Nov 4, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Aug 21, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 9, State violations: 0
Nov 5, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Sep 26, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Jul 26, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 6, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Nov 16, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Sep 6, 2023ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sheffield Care Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
13 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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